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Botanical Name |
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Heimia salicifolia Link |
English
Name |
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Sinicuichi, Willow-leaf heimia, Sun opener |
Family |
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Lythraceae |
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General Info
| Description |
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A perennial shrub growing to 3 m tall. The leaves are approximately 1 cm wide and 3-5 cm long. The yellow flowers are 5 petaled and 2-3 cm in diameter. |
| Herb Effects |
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Anticholinergic, antidote, antispasmodic, anxiolytic, astringent, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, emetic, hallucinogen, hemostatic, laxative, myorelaxant, narcotic, psychomimetic, sedative, tonic, tranquilizer, vasodilator and vulnerary (leaves) |
Chemistry
| Active Ingredients |
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Saponins (plant); ellagic acid, sinicuichine (leaf); nesodine, cryogenine (shoot) |
| Chemistry
of Active Ingredients |
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Name |
CAS# |
IUPAC Name |
Formula |
Structure |
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| Saponin |
8047-15-2 |
Not Available |
Not Available |
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| Ellagic acid |
Not Available |
Not Available |
C14H6O8 |
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| Sinicuichine |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
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| Nesodine |
34628-60-9 |
Not Available |
C26H29NO5 |
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| Cryogenine |
Not Available |
Not Available |
C26H29NO5 |
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Pharmacology
| Medicinal Use |
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The infusion of leaves is useful in treating anxiety, bronchosis, constipation, cramps, dysentery, dyspepsia, fever, insomnia, sores, syphilis, water retention and high blood pressure. |
| Reference |
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 James A Duke and Maryl Fulton. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs - 2nd Edition, P: 672, CRC Press July 2002.
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