Apocynum cannabinum. Kader Kochi.

Synonyms

Indian hemp, Rheumatism root, Dogbane.

Constituents

Perennial plant. Height 2 meters. Root contains apocynin, apocynamarin, cardenolides, and fatty acids. Bitter.

Therapeutics

This is emetic, diuretic, expectorant, diaphoretic and laxative medicine. 

It is medicine for dropsy. It increases volume of urine without irritating kidneys (Strophanthus).

It is remedy for palpitation, atrial fibrillation, and hypotension.

It is remedy for stasis oedema, vomiting, dyspnoea, and drowsiness.

It is remedy for chronic kidney disease with polyuria.

It is remedy for functional neuropathy, and neuritis.

Flowers are also diuretic. 

It had been used to increase the flow milk in nursing mother.

Dose

1 to 2 drops.

Dilution.