canna indica root

Action and Spectrum

Actions and Spectrum:  

Actions:  

The drug possesses anti-inflammatory effects like compounds of alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenoids. Extracts from various plants and the rhizome of the canna plant contains antioxidant properties & neutralizing harmful free radicals. The chemical properties of the plant have analgesic effects which are not well documented, but some of them could offer the least painful relief, as per the traditional practice of medicine. 

Drug Interaction

Adverse Reaction

Frequency not defined  

Bronchospasm  

Bradycardia  

Black Box Warning

Black Box Warning  

None  

Contraindication / Caution

Contraindication/Caution:  

Pregnancy and breast-feeding 

Drug- interactions  

Hypersensitivity  

Pregnancy / Lactation

Pregnancy & breastfeeding: 

Pregnancy consideration:   

No data is available regarding the administration of the drug during pregnancy.  

Breastfeeding warnings:   

No data is available regarding the excretion of drugs in breast milk.  

Pregnancy category:  

• Category A: well-controlled and satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.  
• Category B: There was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.  
•  Category C: There was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.   
•  Category D: Adequate data with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.   
• Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence, these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.  
• Category N: No data for the drug under this category is available.  

Pharmacology

Pharmacology:  

Alkaloids, terpenoids, and flavonoids are some substances found in canna indica roots that may have anti-inflammatory properties. Some plant components may provide modest pain relief, according to traditional medicinal traditions, despite the lack of study on the root’s analgesic benefits. 

Pharmacokinetics:  

Limited data available 

Adminstartion

Administration:  

It is important to consult with your healthcare provider for administration. 

Patient Information Leaflet

Patient information leaflet  

Generic Name: canna indica root 

Why do we use canna indica root? 

In Ayurvedic medicine, the roots of canna indica among other medicinal plants is employed in treating various diseases.  

Although canna indica is used in some cultures for its digestive qualities. Typically, a decoction or infusion of the herbs can be drunk to help alleviate gastrointestinal problems.