Ipomoea turpethum R. Br.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Ipomoea turpethum R. Br. is aslo known as Operculina turpethum {Linn}.Silva Manso, belongs to Convolvulaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Turbud.
The English Names for this herb are Indian Jalap, Turpeth Root.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Nissot, Tarbud, Tejkathi, Tirvi.

Pharmacological Actions

Root:

  • Anthelmintic
  • Anti-epileptic
  • Anti-phlegmatic
  • Anti-pyretic
  • Cathartic
  • Drastic Purgative of Malhumors
  • Expectorant
  • Hepatic Stimulant
  • Hydragogue Cathartic
  • Increases Secretion of Biliary Matter
  • Purgative
  • Rubefacient


    • Indications

    The Indications of Root of Ipomoea turpethum R. Br. are Fever, Ascites, Biliousness, Bronchitis, Flatulence, Gout, Jaundice, Erysipelas, Paralysis, Piles, Anaemia, Constipation, Melancholia, Sluggish Liver, Dropsy, Ulcers, Epilepsy, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Leucoderma, Inflammations, Consumption, Ophthalmia, Muscular Pain, Joints Pain, Heart Diseases, Tumors, Itch, Brain Disorders, Insect Bites, Malhumors, Abdominal Troubles.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Ipomoea turpethum R. Br..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Ipomoea turpethum R. Br. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    AUJAIEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    GOOGLE TABLETSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    HAB MOQIL KHASQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    Habb-e-Banafsha KhasAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
    ITREEFAL USTUKHUDUSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    ITREEFAL ZAMANIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    ITRIFAL MULAYYINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    ITRIFAL ZAMANIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JAWARISH SAFAR JALI MUSHILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJOON MUGHALIZ JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MAJOON NAJAHQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MAJOON SURANJANQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MAJUN SURANJANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    QURS MULAYYINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SAFIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Ipomoea turpethum R. Br. is used in the preparation of Hab Banafsha, Hab Dabba Atfal, Hab Muqil, Hab Suranjan, Hab Yarqan, Hab-i-Ayarij, Itrifal Ghudaddi, Itrifal Mulayyin, Itrifal Zamani, Jawarish Kamuni Mushil, Jawarish Safarjali Mushil, Jawarish Shahryaran, Ma'jun Anjir, Ma'jun Kalkalanj, Ma'jun Najah, Ma'jun Sana, Ma'jun Suranjan, Qurs Mulayyin, Safuf Mushil, Sherbet Mushil compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Decoction5.000g - 12.000gN/A
    Whole HerbN/A
    Powder3.000g - 5.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Ipomoea turpethum R. Br.. A large perennial twiner with milky juice and fleshy branched roots. Leaves very variable in shape. Flowers tubular-campanulate, white, in few flowered cymes, capsule globose with 4 or less, dull black, glabrous seeds1161' The root and rhizome are official in France and Spain, root and stem in Great Britain and root also in Portugal

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, England, France, Greece, India, Mexico, Mozambique, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Venezuela, Zambia.
    Odor: The odor of Root of Ipomoea turpethum R. Br. is Sharp
    Taste:
    Root: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Ipomoea turpethum R. Br.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Ipomoea turpethum R. Br.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Ipomoea turpethum R. Br.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Harmful for individuals with warm temperament.May induce loose watery motions,nausea,may cause harm to intestine and colic.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Ipomoea turpethum R. Br.. (work in progress)