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Uses & Benefits of Hawaiian Baby Woodrose
The Roots are acrid, bitter, astringent, sweet, emollient. It is used
in vitiated conditions kapha and vita, emaciation, wounds,
ulcers, anorexia, dyspepsia, flatulence. It is widely used
for Psychotropic and ornamental purposes.
The seeds of Argyreia nervosa contain about 0.3% ergot alkaloids,
including chanoclavine, lysergol, ergotmetrine and ergine.
These are all derivatives of Lysergic acid and most are
collectively named lysergic acid amides (LSA). LSD (Lysergic
Acid Diiethylamide) is also a lysergic acid amide and
although resembling the natural lysergic acid amides both in
structure and and pharmacological activity, it has not been
found in nature. Many of the ergot alkaloids can cause
constriction of bloodvessels, which may result in necrosis
of the tissue and gangrene in humans and animals. Roots are
used in the treatment of gonorrhea, rheumatism and diseases
of nervous system. It is also used in obesity, hoarseness,
syphilis, anaemia, diabetes, tuberculosis and general
debility.
Hawaiian baby woodrose is useful for healing wounds and increasing
blood pressure to the effective parts.The roots of the plant
are helpful in the treatment of gonorrhea, rheumatism,
diseases of nervous system, obesity, hoarseness, syphilis,
anemia, diabetes, tuberculosis and general debility.The herb
is also very useful in vitiated conditions, like kapha and
vita, emaciation, ulcers, anorexia, dyspepsia and
latulence.Hawaiian baby woodrose helps in digestion,
throat-related problems and also strengthens the body.The
herb increases the sperm count and decreases the
inflammation in the uterus.It is also helpful in resolving
urine related problems.Hawaiian baby woodrose is
anti-inflammatory in ac
tion and a cardiac supporter.Other
ailments where the herb is used for treatment include
bronchitis, strangury, seminal weakness, nervous weakness,
cerebral disorders, arthritis and leucorrhoea.
Caution
Consumption of the seed of Hawaiian baby woodrose may result in
stomach discomfort within an hour or two of its consumption.
The effect will be mild when only a few seeds are taken, but
can progress to intense and prolonged nausea, along with
vomiting. After vomiting, the sensation will subside
rapidly.When consumed in higher doses, the herb can lead to
a sensation of dryness in mouth and over skin.Another
curious effect that Hawaiian baby woodrose is likely to
cause is the itching and tingling sensation in the muscles,
which can make it physically impossible for a person to get
sleep.The seeds can induce labor or cause miscarriage in
pregnant women. |
