PDR for Herbal Medicines

HERBAL MONOGRAPHS POGOSTEMON CABLIN /599

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Unproven Uses: Pleurisy Root is used for coughs, pleurisy,

disorders of the uterus, as an analgesic and to ease breathing.

The plant plays a particularly important role in the medicine

L of American Indians as a remedy for pleurisy. It is also used

as a diaphoretic in treating pneumonia, inflammation of the

mucous membranes, local or general atrophy, diarrhea,

dysentery, rheumatism and stomach ache. Pleurisy Root is

also used as a diaphoretic and expectorant.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Pleurisy Root is not to be used during pregnancy.

PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS

No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction

with the proper administration of designated therapeutic

dosages.

OVERDOSAGE

The drug has an emetic effect in higher dosages, and

digitalis-like poisonings are possible due to the cardioactive

steroid content. For possible symptoms and treatments for

poisonings, see Digitalis purpurea.

DOSAGE

Mode of Administration: The drug is used internally as a

liquid extract and is also available in combination

preparations.

LITERATURE

Costello CH, Butler CL, (1950) J Am Pharm Ass Sci Ed

39:233.

Pagani F, (1975) Boll Chim Farm 114(8):450.

Petricic J, (1966) Arch Pharm Ber Dtsch. Pharm Ges

299(12): 1007.

Further information in:

Kern W, List PH, Horhammer L (Hrsg.), Hagers Handbuch der

Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 4. Aufl., Bde. 1-8, Springer Verlag

Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1969.

Madaus G, Lehrbuch der Biologischen Arzneimittel, Bde. 1-3,

Nachdruck, Georg Olms Verlag Hildesheim 1979.

Roth L, Daunderer M, Kormana K, Giftpflanzen, Pflanzengifte,

4. Aufl., Ecomed Fachverlag Landsberg Lech 1993.

Plumbago

Plumbago zeylanica

DESCRIPTION
Medicinal Parts: The medicinal parts of the plant are the leaf
and root.

Flower and Fruit: The flowers are radial, their structures are

arranged in fives with white petals and a superior ovary. The

fruit is a 1-seeded nut.

Leaves, Stem and Root: Plumbago is a semi-shrub. The

leaves are simple and entire.

Habitat: The plant is indigenous to Malaysia and China.

Production: Plumbago herb is the dried aerial part of

Plumbago zeylandica.

ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY

COMPOUNDS

Naphthalene derivatives: chief component plumbagin

(0.04%), including as well 3-chlorplumbagin, isoshinano-

lone, 3,3'-biplumbagin, elliptinone (6,6'-biplumbagin), dro-

serone, 3,6'-biplumbagin (chitranone), zeylanone, isozey-

lanone, maritinone, 2-methyl naphthazarine

EFFECTS

No definitive data available.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Chinese Medicine: The.herb has been used for rheumatism,

intestinal parasites, joint pain, anemia, scabies and furuncles.

PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS

No health hazards are known in conjunction with the proper

administration of designated therapeutic dosages.

DOSAGE

Daily Dosage: 9 to 15 gm of drug

LITERATURE

No data available.

Plumbago zeylanica

See Plumbago

Podophyllum peltatum

See Mayapple

Pogostemon cablin

See Patchouli