Royal Calendula | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Traditional use for diarrhea; clinical evidence is limited. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Royal Calabanji
Latin name
Holarrhena pubescens
Common names
Royal Calabanji
foreign names
Holarrhena pubescens
The group
Apocynaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
South Asia
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Apocynaceae family, the scientific name Holarrhena pubescens is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
bark and seeds
chemical components
Conesin and steroid alkaloids
Properties and medical uses
Traditional use for diarrhea; clinical evidence is limited.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the bark and seeds may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
High doses may cause neurological and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
South Asia
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Holarrhena pubescens are taken into account, with botanically certified propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
South Asia.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context but does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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