Presentation
[…] were present mainly in the intermediary leaves, and the three new alkaloids were mainly found in the leaflets and petioles. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The seven species analyzed had different imidazole alkaloid profiles, but only one did not present quantifiable pilocarpine contents in its leaves. The Pilocarpus genus shows potential for the prospection of novel alkaloids. [agris.fao.org]
In the present study, a HPLC method coupled with ESI-MS n was developed for their qualitative and quantitative analysis. [mdpi.com]
Little by little they were discovering new properties and discarding others that had been attributed up to the present era, in which exploit its properties as a cholinergic agent, ie, activates the parasympathetic nervous system. [mtplantas.com]
Entire Body System
- Intermittent Fever
It is sometimes used like gelsemium to prepare the system for the kindly action of quinine in intermittent fevers. It should never be used in adynamic fevers, such as typhoid fever. Small doses of pilocarpus restrain excessive secretion. [henriettes-herb.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Diarrhea
Despite serious safety concerns, jaborandi is used to treat diarrhea and to cause sweating. Some people also put it in the eye to treat glaucoma. It’s important to understand the difference between jaborandi and pilocarpine. [webmd.com]
The oral preparations of Pilocarpus microphyllus (Jaborandi), like jaborandi powder, are utilized as a diaphoretic and for the treatment of diarrhea. Topically - As a topical application, jaborandi is utilized for the treatment of glaucoma. [amazondiscovery.com]
Pilocarpus use may cause many side effects, including an increase in heart rate, headaches, nausea, dehydration, flushing, vomiting, contracted pupils, excessive sweating or salivation, stomach irritation, bradycardia, and diarrhea. [wisegeek.com]
Neurologic
- Tingling
One or two drachms of powdered jaborandi infused in a cupful of boiling water and taken at one dose will in about ten to twenty minutes cause a tingling of the skin with marked redness of the surface. [henriettes-herb.com]
Urogenital
- Red Urine
As urea exists to a large extent in the saliva and sweat caused by jaborandi (no uric acid being found), a diminution of it occurs in the urine voided; but, after sweating, it gradually returns to its normal figure in the urine. [henriettes-herb.com]
- Hematuria
[…] rheumatism, but in which the endocarditis was aggravated (Fereol)—this author has also observed an attack of gout, and an increase of the intensity of hemicrania, in cases where it was administered; in the albuminuria of pregnancy its use was followed with hematuria [henriettes-herb.com]
Workup
Urine
- Albuminuria
For this reason it has been employed in various forms of nephritis, particularly in acute albuminuria, and in so-called Bright's disease. [henriettes-herb.com]
Treatment
[…] of symptoms of dry mouth from salivary gland hypofunction caused by radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck; and 2) the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjogren's syndrome. [bionity.com]
Extensive modern research has borne out the efficacy of many of these treatments. The leaves contain a number of medically active constituents, including alkaloids; an essential oil; terpenes and tannic acid[ ]. [tropical.theferns.info]
Prevention
Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. [amazon.com]
The natives of present day Brazil used to believe in earlier eras that the application of the jaborandi on the head would prevent baldness - this traditional belief in the ability of the herb in preventing baldness needs to be studied in a clinical setting [herbs2000.com]
The sweating may be prevented or checked by the subcutaneous injection of 1-100 of a grain of atropine. --from Parke, Davis & Co. Organic Materia Medica. Detroit, MI: Parke, Davis & Company; 1888., pg. 103-104. [stars.library.ucf.edu]
People also use it to prevent hair loss. Neurosis, diabetes, hepatitis, and pneumonia are also treated with pilocarpus. The plant is more commonly known as jaborandi. [wisegeek.com]
[ ] Other Uses The leaves are used as a hair tonic which is believed to open pores and clean hair follicles, prevent hair loss, and generally aid in the manageability of hair[ ]. [tropical.theferns.info]