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Paeonia Emodi of the genus Ranunculaceae |
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Sunday, 02 July 2006 |
Ayurvedic cure Colic, uterine disorders
is found in West temperate Himalaya from Kumaon to Hazara, in the upper Tons valley and Cashmere. The tubers of this plant are reputed to be blood purifier and antispasmodic; esteemed remedy in colic, uterine disorders, epilepsy, bilious obstructions leading to dropsy, convulsions and hysteria. In large doses the drug causes headache, giddiness, vomiting etc. The tubers contain malates, oxalic and phosphoric acids, a little tannin, sugar, starch and volatile oil. The root combined with the bruised leaves of Melia is a favourite remedy for bruises, sprains etc The root is given to cattle to render them prolific. The infusion of the dried
flowers is a highly valued remedy for diarrhea. Seeds are emetic and cathartic. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 02 July 2006 )
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