Anamirta cocculus (L.) WIGHT & ARN. |
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Botanical Name |
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Anamirta cocculus (L.) WIGHT & ARN. |
English
Name |
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Crow Killer, Fishberry or Levant nut |
Synonym(s) |
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Anamirta paniculata L., Cocculus suberosus DC., Menispermum cocculus L., Cissampelos cocculus Poir. |
Family |
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Menispermaceae |
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General Info
Description |
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A climbing shrub. Leaves broad ovate, leathery, contain glabrous cavity. Inflorescence panicle. Flowers unisexual, fragrant, pendent. Petals are absent, perianth yellowish green. Fruits are white initially, then turn to dark-red on ripening, subglobose or kidney shaped. |
Herb Effects |
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Hypotensive, anticancer and diuretic (aerial part); toxic to birds (berry). |
Chemistry
Active Ingredients |
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Berberine, palmatine, magnoflorine, columbamine (stem and root); stearic, palmitic, and linoleic acids (seed); acetic acid, butyric acid, formic acid, oleic acid, picrotoxin (fruit) |
Chemistry
of Active Ingredients |
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Pharmacology
Medicinal Use |
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As an insecticide to destroy pediculi and in skin diseases (seed oil); in the treatment of quotidian ague, to treat malaria, foul ulcers and scabies (fresh leaves); epilepsy, paralysis of pharynx and lower limbs (seeds). |
Reference |
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Chandel et al., Biodiversity in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in India.
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