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| Ipomoea paniculata | |||
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| Name | |||
| Vidari-kanda | |||
| Biological Name | |||
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Ipomoea digitata, Ipomoea paniculata, Ipomoea mauritiana |
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| Other Names | |||
| Vidari-kanda, Bilai-kand Palmudukan kizhangu, Bhumikusmanda, Balaikand |
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| Parts Used | |||
| Tuberous root | |||
| Active Compounds | |||
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At least four sesquiterpene lactones have been isolated from Inula. These along with other ingredients account for the healing medicinal properties of this herb. Alantolacton |
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| Remedies For | |||
| Medicinal Applications Action alterative, aphrodisiac, cholagogue, demulcent, diuretic, emmenagogue, galactogogue, mucilaginous, rejuvenative, tonic. Uses debility |
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| Description | |||
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This herb grows in India. |
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| Dosage | |||
| Powder, confection, decoction, milk decoction | |||
| Safety | |||
| No information about the safety of this
herb is available.
Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination with others to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other. Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional. |
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