(Linn.) Sarg.
Synonym: P. erythrina Linn.
Family: Papilionaceae; Fabaceae.
Habitat: Native to America; introduced in India.
English: Jamaica Dogwood.
Action: Sedative, spasmolytic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory.
The bark gave several, isoflavonoids. Piscidone and piscerythrone exhibit spasmolytic activity. Piscidin glycoside and rotenone are toxic constituents.The bark is used for neuralgia, migraine and insomnia in South America and West Indies.In some in vitro tests, the root bark's extract exhibited antispasmodic effects as strong as papaverine's (Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, 2007.)
Fish poison bark. Piscidia Erythrina L. German: Kornelbaum. French: Cornouiller. Spanish: Corniro. Italian: Corniola. Part used: root bark.
Constituents: piscidin, calcium oxalate, isoflavones, organic acids.
Action: sedative, antispasmodic, nerve relaxant, mild analgesic, hypnotic, antitussive, anti-inflammatory. Synergy: action resembles Wild Yam, Black Haw, Pulsatilla, Bryonia, Black Cohosh and Gelsemium regarding nerve symptoms.
Uses: Infantile hyperactivity, brain excitability, nervous instability, neuralgia, insomnia from excess coffee or mental activity, toothache, spasm of the womb, migraine.
Combines well with Valerian and Hops for over-excitability and sleeplessness. Preparations. Thrice daily.
Dried root bark. 2-4g or in decoction.
Liquid extract BPC 1934. (1:1 60 per cent alcohol). Dose: 2-8ml.
Tincture. 1 part to 5 parts alcohol (45 per cent). Dose: 5-15ml.
Tablets/capsules. The remedy is frequently combined with Valerian, Skullcap, Black Cohosh and Cayenne for nerve weakness and tension.
Not given in pregnancy or weak heart. ... jamaica dogwood
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