Steinmetz:Jateorhiza
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Jateorhiza palmata
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Jateorhiza palmata
Also known as (or relevant to)
Jateorhiza palmata
Family
Menispermaceae
English Names
Colombo root
Calumba root
Natural Habitat
tropical East Africa
Mozambique (in the forests)
Part(s) Used
Radix Colombo = Radix Calumbae = Radix Columbae
Constituent(s)
iatrorrhizin
palmatin
columbin
berberine
calumbic acid
mucilage
starch
essential oil
bitter principle
pectin
gum
nitrate of potassium
Action
gastric tonic
restorative
appetising
intestinal disinfectant
anthelmintic; used for the cure of dysentery
P. S. The dried stem of Coscinium fenestratum ("Ceylon Calumba") is used as an adulterant.
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Information in Von Esenbeck's book
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