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Roots containing isoquinoline alkaloids
2. Calumba roots جذور ساق الحمام
Botanical origin: the dried transversely or obliquely sliced roots of
Jateorhiza palmata. Family Menispermaceae.
Constituents:
2-3 % of isoquinoline alkaloids:
palmatine , Jaterorrhizine,and calumbamine;
Non –alkaloidal bitter principles:
calumbin
Uses:
• bitter stomachic ;as it contains NO TANNINS, it can be prescribed with
iron salts ; it is specially indicated for anorexia and flatulent dyspepsia .
• Now mainly used in Veterinary medicine
• In East Africa, it is used for dysentery.
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