About Abroma Radix

Common name: Devil's cotton

Botanical Name: Abroma Augustum, Abroma August, Abroma Augusta

Hindi Name: Sanukapashi, Kumal, Olatkambal

Clinical action: Uterine stimulant, Emmenagogue, Diuretic

Abroma radix is made from the extract of the root of the plant (a large shrub.) whereas Abroma Augusta an extract from leaves of the plant

Indications:

It is used in diabetes insipidus with very gratifying results. Clinically it is indicated in Diabetes, albuminuria, enuresis, debility, vertigo, sleeplessness, carbuncle, amenorrhoea (absence of periods)and Dysmenorrhoea (painful periods or Menstrual cramps)

Side Effects: It may cause headache, irritation in stomach, vomiting