Turpeth
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Botanical Name |
Ipomoae turpethum |
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Family |
Convolvulaceae |
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Native to |
Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Australia |
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Parts Used |
Root |
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Actions |
Carthartic, puragtive |
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Constituents |
Resin (4-7%): turpethin, jalapin and glycosides based on jalapic, ipomoeic Sterols and saponins |