Herbarium of the Ancients — Detailed Record

Ichnocarpus frutescens

Please read before use: the information below describes traditional and informational uses — it does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. In case of doubt, pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing treatment, or use in children, seek advice before use.

Enhanced precautions for this plant: Traditional use poorly documented by modern research: consult a healthcare professional before any use. Avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to lack of safety data. Do not administer to young children without advice from a qualified practitioner. Possible interactions with certain ongoing treatments cannot be excluded due to insufficient studies.

Decoction — Dried root

Traditional root decoction

The dried root, cut into small pieces, is gently boiled in water for about fifteen minutes, then filtered. This preparation, close to ancient Ayurvedic uses, should be prepared with the guidance of an experienced practitioner. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.

Powder — Dried root reduced to powder

Root powder

The dried root is finely ground to obtain a powder, traditionally mixed with honey or warm water in Ayurvedic preparations. The dosage must imperatively be determined by a qualified practitioner. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.

Where to find it

Obtaining the plant

This vine grows spontaneously in forests and scrublands of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia; its root is sometimes found dried at certain herbalists specializing in Ayurvedic plants.

Harvest season

When to harvest it

The root is traditionally harvested at the end of the dry season, when the plant has accumulated its reserves.

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