Some of the websites are saying that this plant has medicinal property, but some are saying that it is poisonous. I am totally confused, does this plant contains any medicinal property? If YES, then how can we use this ?
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Dear Negi,
Gelsemium sempervirens is successfully used as homoeopathic remedy.
Gelsemium has been used as an ingredient in some analgesic and homeopathic products, but its use has been limited due to its toxicity. At the turn of the century, it was a popular ingredient in asthma and respiratory remedies. 2 Related species have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat neuralgia and various painful conditions. It is the state flower of South Carolina.
There are no recent clinical studies of gelsemium to provide a basis for dosage recommendations. Classical use of this herb indicated 30 mg of the rhizome. Current use is primarily homeopathic.
Research reveals no clinical data regarding the use of gelsemium for stimulant or analgesic effects.
Gelsemium and its principle alkaloid gelsemine have been reported to exert central stimulant and analgesic effects, being able to potentiate the effects of aspirin and phenacetin. 1 The plant has been investigated for its anticancer properties.
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@ Bharat Bhushan Negi
The question to your answer is 'No'. Gelsemium sempervirens preparations are traditionally used in homeopathy and phytomedicine as remedy against insomnia, migraine, neuralgia, rheumatism, restlessness, mental irritability and uterine pain. Please have a look at the following RG links.
Article Experimental neuropharmacology of Gelsemium sempervirens : R...
Article Gelsemium sempervirens and Animal Behavioral Models
Article Gelsemium sempervirens effects in vitro: A bridge between ho...
Article The complexity of Gelsemium sempervirens effects on human ne...
Article Pharmacological Evaluation of Gelsemium sempervirens roots f...
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