penniclavine
and ergometrinine have also been re ported Ergine has been reported to be
the most and lysergol the least effective.
A glucoside, turbicoryn, isolated
from the seeds, was found to have
a CNS stimulant action. (Doses ex ceedin 31.6 mg/kg proved fatal to test
animals in 5—10 mm.)
Ergine and isoergine are present in
the leaves (0.03%, dry basis) and stems
(0.01%, dry basis) but not in the roots.
Rivea hypocrateriformis Choisy
Family Convolvulaceae.
Habitat Throughout India.
English Midnapore Creeper.
Ayurvedic Phanji.
Siddha/Tamil Budthi-kiray.
Folk Kalmi-lataa, Phaang.
Action Root—a tonic after childbirth. Leaves—astringent; used in haemorrhagic diseases, diarrhoea, dysentery.
Rivea ornate (Roxb.) Choisy.
Family Convolvulaceae.
Habitat South India.
Ayurvedic Phanji (var.).
Siddha/Tamil Machuttai.
Folk Baravat, Phaang.
Action Juice of the plant—used topically in haemorrhagic diseases and piles.
Rivina humilis Linn.
Synonym R. laevis Linn. Family Phytolacaceae.
Habitat Native to warmer parts of America; introduced into Indian gardens.
English Baby Pepper, Dog Blood, Blood Berry, Rouge-Plant.
Action Berries—febrifuge, intestinal antiseptic.
Rosa alba Linn. 553
