Holarrhena antidysenterica Wal

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC. is aslo known as Holarrhena pubescens{Buch.Ham} Wall ex DC, Wrightia antidysentrica Grah, belongs to Apocynaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Lisan al-'Asafir , Shaeer Nabvi, Shaeer Nabvi.
The English Name for this herb is Kurchi.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Inderjo, Inderjo Tulkh, Kurchi, Tewaj, Tewaj (Bark).

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC. are Anthelmintic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-Periodic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic, Helps in Establishing Fertilization, Lithontriptic, Sex Stimulant.

Leaves:

  • Aphrodisiac
  • Astringent
  • Galactagogue
  • Tonic


  • Root:
  • Anthelmintic
  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Anti-dysenteric
  • Anti-Periodic
  • Helps in Establishing Fertilization
  • Increase Production of Semen
  • Sex Stimulant


  • Flower:
  • Acrid
  • Anthelmintic
  • Anti-bilious
  • Appetizer
  • Bitter
  • Cooling


  • Seed:
  • Appetizer
  • Febrifuge
  • Lithontriptic


  • Indications

    The Indication of Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC. is Acute Amoebic Infection.

    The Indications of Leaves of Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC. are Urinary Discharges, Lumbago, Chronic Bronchitis, Muscular Pain, Wounds, Ulcers, Boils.

    The Indications of Root of Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC. are Seminal Debility, Miscarriage.

    The Indications of Extract of Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC. are Chronic Dysentery, Chronic Diarrhoea.

    The Indications of Bark of Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC. are Colic, Thirst, Skin Diseases, Piles, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Dropsy, Flatulence, Leprosy, Amoebic Dysentery, Spleen Disorders, Bacillary Dysentery.

    The Indications of Flower of Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC. are Leucoderma, Worms, Biliousness, Lack of Appetite, Blood Diseases.

    The Indications of Seed of Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC. are Burning Sensation, Bilious Affections, Bladder Stones, Hallucination, Bleeding Piles, Fever, Pain, Flatulence, Jaundice, Fatigue, Asthma, Pulmonary Affections, Leprosy.

    The Indications of Bark (Powder) of Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC. are Diarrhoea, Diuresis, Dyspepsia, Kidney Stones.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    ENTOBANHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.

    Compound Preparations

    Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC. is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Bawasir, Ma'jun Tewaj, Safuf Habis compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb2.000g - 3.000g
    SeedN/A

    Herb's Description

    Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC.. A shrub or small tree, glabrous or pubescent; bark pale. Leaves 10-20 by 5-11.5 cm; from broadly ovate to elliptic, obtuse or obtusely acuminate, glabrous or more or less pubescent, base usually obtuse; main nerves 10-14 pairs, conspicuous; petioles 3 mm long. Flowers white, inodorous, in terminal corymbose cymes 7.5-15 cm diameter, pedicels slender; bracts small, lanceolate, pubescent and ciliate. Calyx-lobes 2.5-3 mm long, oblong-lanceolate, acute, ciliate. Corolla puberulous outside; tube 8-13 mm long, slightly inflated near the base over the stamens, mouth with a ring of hairs, also hairy inside; lobes about equaling the tube, oblong, rounded at the apex, more or less pubescent. Follicles 20-38 cm long, 6-8 mm in diameter, cylindric, often dotted with white spots. Seeds 8 mm long or rather more, linear-oblong, tipped with a spreading deciduous coma of brown hairs 2-2.5 cm long

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Himalayan and Sub-Himalyan(Pakistan), Malay(Pakistan), Murree(Pakistan).
    Odor: The odor of Bark of Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC. is PungentThe odor of Seed of Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC. is Pungent
    Taste:
    Bark: Bitter,Acrid

    Flower: Bitter,Acrid

    Seed: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    May cause headache in those having warm temperament.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall ex A. DC.. (work in progress)