An alkaloid sankhapushpine,m.p. 162-164o has been isolated in pure crystalline state from C. pluricaulis. The fresh plant also contained an essential oil whose physical and chemical constants have been determined. The extract had a spasmolytic activity on the muscles viz. Isolated rabbit ileum, isolated rat uterus and intact intestine of dog.
Fresh juice is given in insanity, epilepsy, scrofula and nervous debility.
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