SAVA Herbals

Herbopedia

Varatika

Latin name

Calotropis gigantea

Therapeutic Dose

  • Leaf juice: 510 ml
  • Root powder: 12 g
  • Latex: 12 drops

Family

Apocynaceae

Part Used

  • Patra (Leaf),
  • Moola (Root),
  • Dugdha (Latex),
  • Pushpa (Flower)

Name in Different Language

  • Sanskrit: Arka, Alarka, Mandara
  • English: Giant Milkweed
  • Hindi: Ak, Madaar

Pharmalogical Actions

  • Gastric ulcer[i],
  • Duodenal ulcer[ii],
  • Non-ulcer dyspepsia[iii];
  • GERD (Gastro-esophagial reflex disease)
  • Co-prescription with NSAIDs to prevent GERD & long-term acid-peptic disorders[iv]
  • Mild laxative in Constipation[v];
  • Abdominal bloating & distension[vi]

Therapeutic Dose

  • Leaf juice: 510 ml
  • Root powder: 12 g
  • Latex: 12 drops

Used in Following SAVA Products

  • Propulsor Syrup

Reference

[1] Swapna, P., et al. “Evaluation of antiulcer activity of Calotropis gigantea R. Br leaves.” International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research 2.11 (2011): 2938.

[2] Basu, A., et al. “Studies on the antiulcer activity of the chloroform fraction of Calotropis procera root extract.” Phytotherapy Research: An International Journal Devoted to Medical and Scientific Research on Plants and Plant Products 11.2 (1997): 163-165.

[3]Orellana-Manzano, Andrea, et al. “Medicinal Plants Against: Helicobacter pylori.” Medicinal Plants of Ecuador. CRC Press, 2022. 69-80.

[4] Sivapalan, Sreewardhini, et al. “Phytochemical analysis, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant activity of Calotropis gigantea and its therapeutic applications.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology 303 (2023): 115963.

[5] Chandrasekar, R., and Sivagami Chandrasekar. “Laxative a herbal remedy for relieving constipation.” World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 5.11 (2016): 2278-4357.

[6] Bairagi, Shripad M., Prashant Ghule, and Ritu Gilhotra. “Pharmacology of Natural Products: An recent approach on Calotropis gigantea and Calotropis procera.” (2018).

Reference

[1] Swapna, P., et al. “Evaluation of antiulcer activity of Calotropis gigantea R. Br leaves.” International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research 2.11 (2011): 2938.

[2] Basu, A., et al. “Studies on the antiulcer activity of the chloroform fraction of Calotropis procera root extract.” Phytotherapy Research: An International Journal Devoted to Medical and Scientific Research on Plants and Plant Products 11.2 (1997): 163-165.

[3]Orellana-Manzano, Andrea, et al. “Medicinal Plants Against: Helicobacter pylori.” Medicinal Plants of Ecuador. CRC Press, 2022. 69-80.

[4] Sivapalan, Sreewardhini, et al. “Phytochemical analysis, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant activity of Calotropis gigantea and its therapeutic applications.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology 303 (2023): 115963.

[5] Chandrasekar, R., and Sivagami Chandrasekar. “Laxative a herbal remedy for relieving constipation.” World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 5.11 (2016): 2278-4357.

[6] Bairagi, Shripad M., Prashant Ghule, and Ritu Gilhotra. “Pharmacology of Natural Products: An recent approach on Calotropis gigantea and Calotropis procera.” (2018).