Herb · Asia
Purple tephrosia
Tephrosia purpurea
Traditionally attributed effects: fever-reducing, promotes bile, diuretic, decongestant, tonic, laxative, purifies the blood, expels worms; for liver and spleen diseases, indigestion, distended abdomen, chronic diarrhoea, bronchitis, asthma, inflammation; oil for eczema.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
Powder 3–6 g; tea 12–20 ml; seed oil on eczema.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Sarapunkha. Sarapunkha, 'arrow feather', is in Ayurveda a remedy for enlarged liver and spleen. The plant is grown as green manure; related species were used as fish poison.
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
Fever-reducing, promotes bile, diuretic, decongestant, tonic, laxative, purifies the blood, expels worms; for liver and spleen diseases, indigestion, distended abdomen, chronic diarrhoea, bronchitis, asthma, inflammation; oil for eczema.
Preparation and amount
Powder 3–6 g; tea 12–20 ml; seed oil on eczema.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Tea (infusion)Powder and kitchen