Securinega, Yi Ye Qiu 叶秋 Yi Ye Qiu (TCM)Vellaippula (Siddha) Securinega suffruticosaPallas, P.S., Lamarck, Voyages du professeur Pallas, dans plusieursprovinces de l’empire de Russie et dans l’Asie septentrionale, éd. 2, atlas (?) Securinega suffruticosa(Photo by Kenraiz) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Securinega suffruticosa (syn. S. ramiflora, Flueggea suffruticosa, Pharnaceum suffruticosum, Chenopodium suffruticosum)Securinega virosa is also used. Parts used: Root, Twig Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Bitter, Pungent. Slightly Toxic (Root is most Toxic) Constituents: Alkaloids: securinine, allosecurinine, dihydrosecurinine, securinol A, B and C, securitinine; Leaf contains clinine and monophylline. Uses: Settles Wind, Stops Spasms Neuralgia, Neuritis, NumbnessParalysis, including that following infectious diseases, Facial Paralysis, Hemiplegiasequelae of poliomyelitisNeurasthenia, Depression, Schizophrenia, Senile DementiaVertigo, Deafnessroot decoction is used in India to promote sleep Strengthens the Kidneys, Warms the Yang, Benefits the Sinews and Bones: Impotence, Sexual DebilityLumbagoLeukorrhea Dose: Twig in Decoction: 6–9 grams Substitute: 1. It is sometimes used as a substitute for Nux Vomica. Main Combinations: Major Formulas: Cautions: Not used during Pregnancy Avoid overdose. Main Preparations used: Extra InfoHistoryResearchComment POTENT CNS STIMULANT Securinine is a CNS stimulant, similar to strychnine but less toxic. Small doses excite nervous system and quicken reflexes. Large doses causes strychnine-like convulsions. CARDIOTONIC: Stimulatory effect on Heart muscles. STIMULATES…

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