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Hemidesmus indicus (Hemidesmus)

Botanic Name

Hemidesmus indicus (L.) Schult.

Common Name

Hemidesmus
Synonyms Indian sarsaparilla, East Indian sarsaparilla

Family

Asclepiadaceae

Parts Used

Root

Habitat

A climbing vine found throughout India

Constituents


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Coumarins 1

Triterpenoid saponins 1

Actions

Alterative 1

Depurative 1

Diaphoretic 1

Immunodepressant 1

Applications

Autoimmune disease 1

Rheumatoid arthritis 1

Chronic Skin Disorders 1

Asthma, bronchitis 2

Dosage

MEDIUM DOSE HERB

30 - 60 ml per week (1:2) 1

Combinations

 

C/I & Cautions

The herb is mildly immunosupressant, however it is very safe and non-toxic 1

Insufficient data are available for classification 2

BHP S/I

N/A
Clinical Studies

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Prabakan M, Anandan R, Devaki T. Related Articles
Protective effect of Hemidesmus indicus against rifampicin and isoniazid-induced hepatotoxicity in rats.
Fitoterapia. 2000 Feb;71(1):55-9.
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Roy SK, Ali M, Sharma MP, Ramachandram R. Related Articles
New pentacyclic triterpenes from the roots of Hemidesmus indicus.
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In vitro evaluation of inhibitory nature of extracts of 18-plant species of Chhindwara against 3-keratinophilic fungi.
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Alam MI, Gomes A. Related Articles
Adjuvant effects and antiserum action potentiation by a (herbal) compound 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy benzoic acid isolated from the root extract of the Indian medicinal plant 'sarsaparilla' (Hemidesmus indicus R. Br.).
Toxicon. 1998 Oct;36(10):1423-31.
PMID: 9723840 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Alam MI, Gomes A. Related Articles
Viper venom-induced inflammation and inhibition of free radical formation by pure compound (2-hydroxy-4-methoxy benzoic acid) isolated and purified from anantamul (Hemidesmus indicus R. BR) root extract.
Toxicon. 1998 Jan;36(1):207-15.
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Deepak D, Srivastava S, Khare A. Related Articles
Pregnane glycosides from Hemidesmus indicus.
Phytochemistry. 1997 Jan;44(1):145-51.
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Alam MI, Auddy B, Gomes A. Related Articles
Isolation, purification and partial characterization of viper venom inhibiting factor from the root extract of the Indian medicinal plant sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus R. Br.).
Toxicon. 1994 Dec;32(12):1551-7.
PMID: 7725324 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Atal CK, Sharma ML, Kaul A, Khajuria A. Related Articles
Immunomodulating agents of plant origin. I: Preliminary screening.
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Arseculeratne SN, Gunatilaka AA, Panabokke RG. Related Articles
Studies of medicinal plants of Sri Lanka. Part 14: Toxicity of some traditional medicinal herbs.
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Other Links http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/hemidesmus.html

http://www.ayurveda.com/materiamedica/Hemidesmus%20indicus-Anantamul-Indian%20Sarsparilla.htm

http://www.pioneerherbs.com/hemidesmus_indicus.htm

References

1. Thomsen M, Phytotherapy Desk Reference - Edition Two, Institut For Phytotherapi, Dee Why, Australia 2001

2. McGuffin, M., Hobbs, C., Upton, R., Goldberg, A., American Herbal Products Association - Botanical Safety Handbook, CRC Press, 1997

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