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Tylophora, Anthrapachaka
Indian Ipecac
Anthrapachaka (Ayurveda)
Kurinjan (Siddha)
Wa Er Teng (TCM, related spcies)
Anthrapachaka (Ayurveda)
Kurinjan (Siddha)
Wa Er Teng (TCM, related spcies)
Rheede tot Drakestein, H.A. van, Hortus Indicus Malabaricus (1689)
Botanical name:
Tylophora indica (syn. T. asthmatica)
TCM uses the root of T. floribunda
Parts used:
Root; Leaf is emetic and used as a substitute for Ipecac
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry. Bitter. Toxic
Tylophora indica (syn. T. asthmatica)
TCM uses the root of T. floribunda
Parts used:
Root; Leaf is emetic and used as a substitute for Ipecac
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry. Bitter. Toxic
Uses:
1. Clears Heat, Stops Cough and Wheezing: (Ayurveda, Siddha)
-Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma
-allergies of the Respiratory tract; Rhinitis
-clinically very useful for Bronchial Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis
-regarded as guiding Qi downwards
2. Clears Heat and Damp: (Ayurveda, Siddha)
-Diarrhea, Amoebic Dysentery
-Syphilitic Rheumatism (Siddha)
-Autoimmune disorders associated with heat
-Anti-protozoal
3. Emetic:
-leaf is used as a substitute for Ipecac
DOSE:
250–500mg
Doses of 3–6 leaves have been used for Bronchial Asthma
NOTE:
TCM uses the root of T. floribunda, called Wa Er Teng. The Indian T. indica is called Yin Du Wa Er Teng, indicating it is viewed as a variety. The Chinese is used to clear Phlegm, stops Cough, clear Wind-Phlegm Fright in children, and to clear Wind-Damp pain. It is also used to clear Toxin in Diphtheria, Snake Bites, Abscess and Boils. In addition, they share similar alkaloid profile.
SUBSTITUTE:
It is considered as a substitute for Ipecacuanha
250–500mg
Doses of 3–6 leaves have been used for Bronchial Asthma
NOTE:
TCM uses the root of T. floribunda, called Wa Er Teng. The Indian T. indica is called Yin Du Wa Er Teng, indicating it is viewed as a variety. The Chinese is used to clear Phlegm, stops Cough, clear Wind-Phlegm Fright in children, and to clear Wind-Damp pain. It is also used to clear Toxin in Diphtheria, Snake Bites, Abscess and Boils. In addition, they share similar alkaloid profile.
SUBSTITUTE:
It is considered as a substitute for Ipecacuanha
Main Combinations:
1. Cough, Asthma from Vata (Wind), with Licorice, Long Pepper
2. Lowered Immunity, with Withania, Sida cordifolia
Cautions:
1. Toxic in overdose or long-term use. Not used for more than 10 days without a break. Side effects may include nausea and vomiting
2. Not used during Pregnancy
3. Alcohol extracts of the leaf show immuno-suppressive effects.
TOXICITY:
Large doses of the leaves can be fatal.
Main Preparations used:
1. Toxic in overdose or long-term use. Not used for more than 10 days without a break. Side effects may include nausea and vomiting
2. Not used during Pregnancy
3. Alcohol extracts of the leaf show immuno-suppressive effects.
TOXICITY:
Large doses of the leaves can be fatal.
Main Preparations used: