Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir is aslo known as Gardenia spinosa Thunb, Randia longispina DC, belongs to Rubiaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Joz-al-Qai, Kousala.
The English Names for this herb are Common Emetic Nut, Emetic Nut, Randia dumetorum {Gaertn} Lam.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Mainphal, Mindukolla, Rara, Zuzul-Kuch.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir are Abortifacient, Anthelmintic, Anti-phlegmatic, Astringent, Carminative, Emetic, Laxative, Nervine, Purgative, Sedative, Stimulant, Vesicant.

Fruit:

  • Abortifacient
  • Anthelmintic
  • Carminative
  • Emetic
  • Purgative


    • Bark:
  • Abortifacient
  • Astringent
  • Carminative
  • Emetic
  • Nervine
  • Sedative


    • Fruit(pulp):
  • Anti-phlegmatic
  • Emetic
  • Laxative
  • Stimulant
  • Suppurative
  • Vesicant


    • Fruit (powder):
  • Expectorant


    • Indications

    The Indications of Fruit of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir are Boils, Asthma, Brain Disease, Paralysis, Leprosy, Leucoderma, Inflammations, Chronic Bronchitis, Muscular Pain, Eruptions.

    The Indications of Bark of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir are Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Rheumatic Pain, Rheumatism, Bruises Pain.

    The Indications of Fruit(pulp) of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir are Sores, Abscesses.

    The Indications of Bark (Powder) of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir are Diarrhoea, Phlegmatic Fever, Dysentery.

    The Indications of Fruit (powder) of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir are Indigestion, Chest Affections, Headache, Bronchitis, Asthma.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir.

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb2.000g - 4.000g

    Herb's Description

    Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir. Stems and roots: Tubers oblong, Palmate, deep orange inside. Leaves: Long stalked, lanceolate, tapering to each end, smooth, of a uniform green. Flowers: Spike central , oblong, green.A deciduous, thorny shrub or small tree, upto 9 m in height. Bark dark brown or grey, rough, scaly. Leaves obovate. Flowers first white, later turning to yellow, fragrant. Berry yellow when ripe, 3-3.7 cm long, globose or broadly ovoid, smooth or obscurely longitudinally ribbed. Seeds many, flat, about 4 mm Iong angular'

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in East Tropical Africa, India, indonesia, South China, Sri Lanka.
    Odor: The odor of Fruit of Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir is Unpleasant
    Taste:
    Fruit: Bitter,Bad

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive use regarded as harmful for individuals with warm temperament.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Randia spinosa (Thunb) Poir. (work in progress)