Nerium indicum Mill

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Nerium indicum Mill is aslo known as Nerium latifolium Mill, Nerium odorum Soland, belongs to Apocynaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Sanbul Aqleeti.
The English Names for this herb are Indian Oleander, Sweet-scented Oleander.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Dafli/Sammal Himmar/Zhar Zehra, Ganderai, Gandher, Kaner, Kanera/Ghanera, Zangi-gul.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Nerium indicum Mill are Anti-bacterial, Anti-cancerous, Anti-tumor, Aphrodisiac, Cardiac, Detersive, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Expectorant, Resolvent, Sedative.

Leaves:

  • Anti-bacterial
  • Cardiac Tonic
  • Diaphoretic
  • Diuretic
  • Emetic
  • Expectorant


    • Root:
  • Anti-bacterial
  • Anti-tumor
  • Aphrodisiac


    • Flower:
  • Anti-bacterial
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Cardiotonic
  • Diaphoretic
  • Diuretic
  • Emetic
  • Expectorant


    • Indications

    The Indications of Leaves of Nerium indicum Mill are Swelling, Bugbites, Fungus, Maggots, Bruises, Ringworm, Piles.

    The Indications of Root of Nerium indicum Mill are Leprosy, Piles, Joints Pain, Abdominal Pain.

    The Indications of Flower of Nerium indicum Mill are Inflammations, Lumbago, Scabies, Joints Pain, Muscular Pain, Chronic Pain, Headache.

    The Indications of Essential Oil of Nerium indicum Mill are Impetigo, Skin Diseases, Eczema, Leprosy.

    The Indication of Leave Juice of Nerium indicum Mill is Ophthalmia.

    The Indication of Root Bark of Nerium indicum Mill is Inflammations.

    The Indications of Decoction (leaves) of Nerium indicum Mill are Scabies, Freckles, Ringworm, Irritation, Skin Disorders.

    The Indication of Root powder of Nerium indicum Mill is Headache.

    The Indications of Root (paste) of Nerium indicum Mill are Haemorrhoids, Ulceration, Chancres.

    The Indication of Leaves (powder) of Nerium indicum Mill is Wounds.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Nerium indicum Mill.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Nerium indicum Mill is 3rd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Nerium indicum Mill.

    Compound Preparations

    Nerium indicum Mill is used in the preparation of Arq Dasmol compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb1.000g

    Herb's Description

    Nerium indicum Mill. A large evergreen shrub with milky juice. Leaves mostly in whorls of 3, sometimes 2, linear lanceolate, acuminate, coriaceous. Flowers white, rose, pink or red, in terminal cymes, fragrant. Fruit a follicle, connate, seeds numerous, small, tipped with coma of light brown hairs

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in China, India, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Viet Nam.
    Odor: The odor of Flower of Nerium indicum Mill is Fragrant
    Taste: Sharp Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Nerium indicum Mill's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Nerium indicum Mill's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Nerium indicum Mill's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Generally regarded as toxic plant, internally harmful for brain and chest.

    Toxicity

    Nerium indicum Mill:
    Effects: Pain in oral cavity
    Nerium indicum Mill:
    Effects: Nausea
    Nerium indicum Mill:
    Effects: Vomiting
    Nerium indicum Mill:
    Effects: Abdominal cramping
    Nerium indicum Mill:
    Effects: Diarrhea
    Nerium indicum Mill (Leaves):
    Effects: Severe digestive upset