Nerium, Oleander Nerium, Oleander Oleander, Rose Bay, Rose Laurel Karavira, Viraka, Ashvamaraka (White-flowered variety, Ayurveda) Raktapushpa, Raktaprasava, Ravipriya (Red-flowered variety, Ayurveda) Kaner, Chandani (Unani) Sanbul Aqleeti (Arabic) Arali (Siddha) Jia Zhu Tao (TCM) Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578 Nerium oleanderBotanical Register, vol. 1, (1815) Botanical name: Nerium spp.: N. oleander (syn. N. odorum); Red Oldeander, Rose Bay N. indicum; White Oleander Duke has considered both species as synonyms. Parts used: Leaf (processed); Root (or root-bark) Temperature & Taste: Very Warm, dry. Bitter. Toxic“Hot in the Last phase of the Third degree and Dry in the Second degree”. (Avicenna) Uses: 1. Strengthens and Regulates Heart: (TCM)-functional Heart disorders; Angina, Arrhythmia, Tachycardia-Congestive Heart Failure-digitalis-like effect2. Warms the Kidneys, Clears Damp, promotes Urine: (TCM)-Edema, fluid swelling-“Removes the Stones”. (Avicenna)-also used as an Aphrodisiac-leaf decoction has been used for Diabetes (Morocco)3. Clears Phlegm, Stops Cough and Wheezing: (TCM, Ayurveda)-Cough, Asthma (TCM)4. Moves the Blood, Clears Stasis: (TCM)-Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea-Abortifacient (leaf, root)-“Its leaves facilitate voluminous discharge of Menses” (Avicenna)-Pain and bruising from Trauma-Tumors and Cancers5. Settles Wind, Stops Spasms: (TCM, Ayurveda)-Vertigo, Dizziness-Apoplexy, Epilepsy, Paralysis (leaf powder used as a snuff for Epilepsy)-Hypertension-Insomnia6. Resists Poison:-regarded as a blood purifier; Leprosy, Syphilis (Leaf)-Malaria-Snake and Poison insect…

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