Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. B

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br.belongs to Asclepiadaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Usher.
The English Names for this herb are Milk weed, Swallow-wort.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Aak, Akh, Akra, Ispalmen, Karag, Kotiro, Madar.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br. are Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-cancerous, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-spasmodic, Cholagogue, Corrosive, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Drastic Purgative, Emetic, Expectorant, Proteolytic, Resolvent, Respiratory Stimulant, Stomachic, Vesicant.

Flowers:

  • Analgesic
  • Anti-phlegmatic
  • Resolvent
  • Stomachic
  • Tonic


    • Leaves:
  • Analgesic
  • Anti-asthmatic
  • Anti-cancerous
  • Anti-tussive
  • Resolvent


    • Root Bark:
  • Alterative
  • Cholagogue
  • Diaphoretic
  • Diuretic
  • Emetic
  • Expectorant
  • Febrifuge
  • Purgative


    • Latex:
  • Alterative
  • Anthelmintic
  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Corrosive
  • Counter-Irritant
  • Depilatory
  • Expectorant
  • Infanticide
  • Nervine Tonic
  • Vesicant


    • Indications

    The Indications of Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br. are Pain, Sprains, Headache, Eye Troubles.

    The Indications of Flowers of Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br. are Intestinal Worms, Anasarca, Cholera, Asthma, Cough, Skin Diseases, Loss of Appetite, Cold, Catarrh.

    The Indications of Leaves of Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br. are Painful Joints, Headache, Wounds, Asthma, Cough, Catarrh, Paralysis, Swelling.

    The Indications of Root Bark of Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br. are Intestinal Worms, Dysentery, Dyspepsia, Ascites, Cough, Leprosy, Anasarca, Secondary Syphilis.

    The Indications of Latex of Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br. are Piles, Cough, Toothache, Ascites, Worms, Scabies, Asthma, Dropsy, Eczema, Liver Enlargement, Spleen Enlargement, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Eruptions, Skin Infection (Taenia), Insect Bites, Ringworm of the scalp.

    The Indication of Dried Root Bark of Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br. is Excellent Substitute for Ipecacuanha in the Treatment of Dysentery.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Flowers of Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br. is 3rd order, warm and dry.

    The Temperament of Root Bark of Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br. is 3rd order, warm and dry.

    The Temperament of Latex of Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br. is 4th order, warm and dry.

    The Temperament of Dried Leaves of Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br. is 3rd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    PACHNOLHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br. is used in the preparation of Hab Gul Akh, Hab Seen, Kushta Qarnul-Eil, Kushta Shangraf, Roghan Auja'a Khas, Roghan Gul-e-Aakh, Roghan Surkh compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Dried Leaves0.250g - 1.000gN/A
    Flowers125.000mg - 375.000mg
    Infusion (bark)6.000gN/A
    Infusion (leaves)6.000gN/A
    Latex250.000mgN/A
    LeavesN/A
    Root Bark250.000mg - 625.000mgN/A

    Herb's Description

    Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br.. Erect shrub or small tree upto 3 m tall, much branched from the base, latex milky; young branches covered with white cottony tomentum. Bark soft, corky. Leaves broadly ovate, elliptic or obovate, entire. Flowers white outside, purplish within, tips darker. Fruit recurved. Seeds flat, broadly ovate, comose acute, flattened, narrowly margined, light brown, coma 3.2 cm comprising a tuft of silky hairs.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Afghanistan, Egypt, India, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi-Arabia, Tropical Africa.
    Taste: Extremely Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    It is a highly poisonous plant.Regarded as harmful for intestines and mucous membrane, as caustic.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br.. (work in progress)