nirvimsha :

General Use:

It is one of the important drugs used as indigenous medicine in India, especially in Unani medicine. The roots of the plant are reported to be useful in a variety of ailments such as aconite poisoning, brain diseases, fungal infection, piles and toothache as analgesic and astringent. A number of studies have been done on its phytochemical and pharmacological properties. Its use in opium addiction is mentioned in some classical literature, which has been verified and validated in morphine induced physical dependent de-addiction studies.

Therapeutic Uses:

The roots are alterative, bitter, stimulant and tonic

A paste of the root is used in the treatment of toothache, and also as an adulterant for aconite (from Aconitum spp.)

Systemic Use:

. The root extract has been found to reduce the withdrawal symptoms in people on de-addiction therapy.

Administration:

Extract

Pharmacological:

it has been mentioned to be sedative, analgesic, brain and nervine tonic, and is recommended for various brain and nervine disorders like epilepsy, tremors, hysteria, atony, numbness, paralysis, morphine dependence, etc

Dr Mohamed Rifas

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