IndianJadiBooti Nishoth Safed - Nishod White - High John - Turbad - Turpethum - Indian Jalap

Form: Raw Herb

Other Names: 

Turbud, Teudi, Tvuri, Turpeth Root, Indian Jalap, Turbith Vegetal, Indische Jalape, Turpethwurzel, Nasottar, Nisot, Nisoth, Nishoth, Pithori, Vili Tigade, Ipomoea turpethum , Shetvad, Nishotar, Tend, Turbud, Kalaparni, Nishotra, Triputa, Trivruth, Turbud Safed, Nisoth

Nishoth Safed, a member of the morning glory family, is also referred to as turpeth, fue vao, and St. Thomas lidpod. It is a native to India and consists of perennial hairy vines that reach lengths of 4 to 5 metres. Up to 3000 feet, it is frequently found in the Deccan and North Circassian regions. The alternating, irregularly shaped leaves might be elliptical, oblong, or truncate at the base. The solitary, big, axillary blooms are. Fruit is a capsule that is noticeably larger than usual and has thicker pedicles.

Since ancient times, the Ayurvedic medical system has used nishot safed to treat a variety of ailments, including fevers, edoema, ascites, anorexia, constipation, hepatosplenomegaly, intoxication, haemorrhoids, fistulas, anaemia, obesity, abdominal tumours, ulcers/wounds, worm infestation, pruritus, and other skin conditions.

This review fully covers the pharmacology, pharmacognosy, and therapeutic applications of O. turpethum. Nishoth Safed has been the subject of a few preclinical investigations, which have demonstrated its anti-inflammatory, anticancer, cytotoxic, antisecretor, ulcer-protective, hepatoprotective, and antibacterial properties. Its crude root powder has been shown in certain preliminary clinical tests to have laxative, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-helminthes, and anti-arthritic properties. Further study of the Nishoth white herb is necessary since it may provide a source of potential anticancer and anti-rheumatic agents (s). Operculina turpethum is a plant that requires immediate attention in order to prevent extinction.

In Ayurveda, Nishot safed has been classified as one of the "ten purgative herbs" (Bhedaniya Mahakashaya), "ten antidote herbs" (Vishaghna Mahakashaya), "ten herbs supportive for therapeutic enema" (Ashthapanopag Mahakashaya), "colon cleanser, antitumor and antidote herbs" (Shyamadi Gana), and (Adhobhagahar Gana). 6 As a therapeutic purgative agent for the treatment of GI disorders, skin disorders, ascites, and various cancers, the root bark of Nishoth white is typically administered in powder form with a variety of anupans (vehicles), such as fermented rice water (Kanji), milk, cereal water, Triphala, black pepper, sugarcane juice, cow's urine, goat's urine, sheep's urine, etc.

Nishoth Safed Advantages

Actually, Nishoth Safed is a mild laxative rather than a purgative. The Nishoth Safed plant contains purgative, antipyretic, expectorant, anthelmintic, and anti-inflammatory effects.

It is a moderator for Pitta and Vata. Nishoth Safed is used as a laxative since it improves peristaltic motions in the body. Its heated potency makes it operate as an anti-inflammatory. Nishoth Safed aids in maintaining a healthy body temperature as well.