Wrightia tinctoria R. Br

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Wrightia tinctoria R. Br is aslo known as Nerium tinctorium Roxb., Wrightia rothii Linn., belongs to Apocynaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Lisan al-Asafeer.
The English Names for this herb are Pala Indigo-Plant, Sweet Indrajao.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Indarjou, Inderjo Shirin, Indrajau.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Wrightia tinctoria R. Br are Anti-dandruff, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-Periodic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Febrifuge, Stomach Tonic, Uterine Sedative.

Seeds:

  • Anthelmintic
  • Anti-Periodic
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Astringent
  • Bitter
  • Carminative
  • Diuretic


    • Leaves:
  • Febrifuge
  • Stomachic


    • Bark:
  • Anti-Periodic
  • Febrifuge
  • Stomachic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Wrightia tinctoria R. Br are Haematemesis, Bloody Diysentry, Leprosy, Bilious Diarrhoea, Bleeding Piles, Bowel Complaints.

    The Indications of Seeds of Wrightia tinctoria R. Br are Fever, Dysentery, Asthma, Diarrhoea, Internal Hemorrhages, Bilious Affections, Renal Colic, Chronic Chest Disease, Seminal Weakness, Worms.

    The Indication of Leaves of Wrightia tinctoria R. Br is Toothache.

    The Indications of Bark of Wrightia tinctoria R. Br are Convalescence, Chronic Cough, Rheumatism, Bowel Complaints.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Wrightia tinctoria R. Br.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Seeds of Wrightia tinctoria R. Br is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    JARIANEENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    LABOOB KABIRQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJOON MUGHALIZ JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MAJUN CHOB CHEENI SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN MUQAWWI MUMSIKHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN SHABAB AWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MUMSIK BE NAZIRHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    QURS JIRYANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Wrightia tinctoria R. Br is used in the preparation of Itrifal Kabir, Jawarish Zar'unui Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Lubub Al-Asrar, Lubub Kabir, Lubub Mo'tadil, Ma'jun Jalali, Ma'jun Jograj Gugal, Ma'jun Kalkalanj, Ma'jun Khadar, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Muqawwi Wa Mumsik, Ma'jun Raig Mahi, Ma'jun Shir Bargadh Wali, Safuf Beej Band, Safuf Kalan compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Seeds2.000g - 3.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Wrightia tinctoria R. Br. A small deciduous tree with a light gray, scaly smooth bark, branchlets glabrous or puberulous. Leaves elliptic, oblong or ovate, acute or acuminate. Inflorescence a lax terminal cyme. Flowers white or yellowish, fragrant. Follicles united at the apex when young, cylindrical, glabrous. Seeds 1.25-2 cm long, pale brown; coma twice as long as seeds(203). Bark over the stem is free from red colouring matter and smooth. Root bark dark brown or black and here and there marked with warty growths

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Mayanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Timor.
    Taste: Tasteless

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Wrightia tinctoria R. Br's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Wrightia tinctoria R. Br's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Wrightia tinctoria R. Br's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Described as harmful for individuals with warm temperament particularly for their stomach.Excessive use or large doses may produce headache.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Wrightia tinctoria R. Br. (work in progress)