Tamus communis
Botanical Nomenclature | Tamus communis |
Common Name | Black Bindweed, Black Bryony, Lady's-Seal |
Taxonomy- Family | Dioscoraceae |
Distinguishing Features of the Plant | Tamus communis is a creeper growing up to 3m, with heart-shaped leaves, greenish flowers and fruits in the form of red berry. The harvesting of the plant takes place all the year. |
Region Found | Epirus |
Part of the Plant with Active Substances | root |
Active Substances | Diosgenin (in plant's rails), calcium oxalate crystals and an imitator essence of Histamine action (in the root) |
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications | |
Method of Administration | Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions. |
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