Merremia quinquefolia (Unknown)
Merremia quinquefolia, commonly known as Fiveleaf Morning Glory, is an Ayurvedic herb traditionally noted for anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and wound healing properties. Modern scientific research, primarily preclinical, indicates potential antioxidant...
Botanical name: Merremia quinquefolia.
Classical attributes
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- Vipaka: []
Dosha effects
- vata: increasing
- kapha: decreasing
- pitta: decreasing
Clinical evidence
There is a significant lack of robust, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trials specifically on Merremia quinquefolia. Scientific evidence primarily stems from preclinical in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrating potential anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, and wound healing activities. These promising preclinical findings, however, do not equate to clinical efficacy or safety in humans, requiring extensive further research.
Ayurvedic karmas
- Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
- Vedanasthapana (analgesic)
- Raktashodhaka (blood purifier)
- Vishaghna (anti-toxic)
- Jvarahara (febrifuge)
- Pramehaghna (anti-diabetic)
Classical clinical indications
- Inflammatory conditions
- Pain management
- Oxidative stress-related conditions
- Liver support
- Diabetes management (adjuvant)
- Wound healing
- Certain microbial infections