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Asia · Herb · № 482

Delphinium denudatum

Region
Asia
Origin
Asia (western Himalayas)
Sanskrit
Nirvishi
2 traditionsImage: Delonix · CC BY-SA 4.0

Herb · Asia

Nirbisi

Delphinium denudatum

Traditionally attributed effects: stimulating, cleansing, stomachic, tonic, pain-relieving; for syphilis and rheumatism, recovery after fever, toothache, antidote for snake bites and aconite poisoning.

Safety notes

Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose. Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them. Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Cautions by tradition (1)
  • Ayurvedic materia medica: Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose. Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.

Preparation

Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose.

Use in traditions

Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Nirvishi. Nirbisi means 'antidote'. In Ayurveda and Unani medicine (jadwar) the root was used as an antidote and for fever and toothache. Larkspur species are poisonous.

Applications

Use by tradition

How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.

Ayurvedic materia medica

Attributed effects

Stimulating, cleansing, stomachic, tonic, pain-relieving; for syphilis and rheumatism, recovery after fever, toothache, antidote for snake bites and aconite poisoning.

Preparation and amount

Traditionally used forms: decoction, powder.

Caution: Poisonous or risky: only under expert supervision. No dosage is given here on purpose. Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.

Ways to prepare herbs
DecoctionPowder and kitchen