Agnimantha, Premna serratifolia, Jayantee, Shreeparna, munna, munnai

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This article explains Agnimantha Scientific Classification in simple medical language.
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Agnimantha scientifically known as Premna serratifolia is a large and thorny deciduous shrub or tree that reaches 9 meters high along Indian and Andamans coast. It occurs in the plains of Assam and in Khasi hills. Roots and leaves in Ayurveda is used for various health ailments. Roots are regarded to be stimulant, astringent, laxative, liver tonic, antibacterial and carminative. Infusion of leaves with pepper is used for treating cold and fever. Leaf sap is used to alleviate headaches. In Vietnamese traditional medicine, leaves are used for treating pain or burning during urination. সহজ বাংলা: প্রস্রাবে জ্বালা/ব্যথা।" data-rx-term="dysuria" data-rx-definition="Dysuria means pain or burning during urination. সহজ বাংলা: প্রস্রাবে জ্বালা/ব্যথা।">dysuria, indigestion and dysentery.

Name	Agnimantha
Scientific Name	Premna integrifolia
Common/English Name	Jayantee, Shreeparna, munna, munnai
Name in Other Languages	Sanskrit: Agnimantha, Jjaya, Ganiparnika, Vaijayanti, Arani; Bengali: Bhut-bhiravi; Gujarathi: Mothi-arni; Hindi: Agetha; Kannada: Eegigida, Agnimanda; Malayalam: Munna; Tamil: Munnay; Telugu: Peddanarva, Pomantai, Gaebbunelli; Urdu: Arani
Plant Growth Habit	Large, thorny deciduous shrub or a tree
Plant Size	Up to 9 meters in height, Bole: 30 cm in diameter
Root	Light brown, 6 – 8 cm long, 4 – 5 mm in diameter, cylindrical
Bark	Fissured-flaky, brownish-grey
Leaf	5-9 by 3.2-6.3 cm, broadly elliptic, oblong or ovate, obovate to sub-orbicular
Flowering Season	April–June
Flower	Greenish or greenish white
Fruit shape & size	Drupe, obovoid– globose, 3-6 mm long
Fruit color	Black, dark purple
Taste	Root: bland
Seed	Pear-shaped, oblong
Fruit Season	August–September

Agnimantha Scientific Classification

Scientific Name: Premna integrifolia

Rank	Scientific Name & (Common Name)
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Tracheophyta
Order	Lamiales
Class	Magnoliopsida
Family	Lamiaceae
Genus	Premna L.

Loss of appetite and malabsorption

Agnimantha roots act as digestive and appetizer that promotes appetite and assist digestion. It is an Ayurvedic herb and is helpful for people in digesting foods, drowsy, heaviness in abdomen and tiredness after having a meal. It reduces the symptoms and promotes the assimilation of food. Take 120 grams of Agnimantha roots which was taken in 480 grams of drinkable water and boiled. It is known as Agnimantha Water or Agnimantha Pani. People with poor appetite should consume it before food and people with poor digestive capacity should take it after meal.

Lymphadenitis

Agnimantha is effective to alleviate pain, infection, or irritation, often causing pain, swelling, heat, or redness. সহজ বাংলা: শরীরের প্রদাহ; ব্যথা, ফোলা বা লালভাব হতে পারে।" data-rx-term="inflammation" data-rx-definition="Inflammation is the body’s response to injury, infection, or irritation, often causing pain, swelling, heat, or redness. সহজ বাংলা: শরীরের প্রদাহ; ব্যথা, ফোলা বা লালভাব হতে পারে।">inflammation and swelling of lymph nodes which occurs in lymphadenitis. In lymphadenitis, root powder of Agnimantha should be consumed 2 grams daily with water. Moreover, apply the herbal paste of fresh Agnimantha leaves and bamboo leaves to swelling.

Neuralgia

Dashmool is managing Neuralgia and decoction helps to form Agnimantha roots helps to treat neuralgia. It effectively lowers stabbing pain. It promotes the supply of blood to the brain and soothes affected nerves that treat Neuralgia.

Obesity

Leaves of agnimantha have anti-obesity effects and boosts metabolism. The leaves juice is used for lowering weight and promote metabolism of the fat and prevent accumulation of fats. Take the leaf juice (20 ml) twice daily for three months to get best results.

Urticaria

Roots of Agnimantha help to treat urticarial. It has anti-urticaria, anti-allergic and antipruritic action that helps to lower itching, hives and prickling pain. Use 2 grams Agnimantha root powder with 125 mg Yashad Bhasma. Continue to use for 1 to 2 weeks.

Chyluria

Root decoction is used for treating Chyluria. It is also used in combination of Haritaki decoction.

Traditional uses

In Indian system of medicine, roots are used to treat various ailments.
It is used for treating cold, fever and gonorrhea.
Rub the leaves with pepper for fevers and colds.
Fresh leaves decoction is used for vaginal irritation.
Use the leaves decoction for bathing infants and treating beriberi.
Leaves extract is used to clean wounds, ticks and fleas.
Apply the leaves over bladder to facilitate urination.
Apply the leaves externally to tumors and piles.
Use the leaf decoction for flatulence.
Flowers are used for neuralgia rheumatism, fever and cold.
The tea made from leaves possess pain-relieving medicine. সহজ বাংলা: ব্যথানাশক ওষুধ।" data-rx-term="analgesic" data-rx-definition="An analgesic is a pain-relieving medicine. সহজ বাংলা: ব্যথানাশক ওষুধ।">analgesic effects and used for treating backaches.

Agnimantha dosage

Agnimantha Root or Bark Powder Dosage

Children: 250 mg to 1 gram

Adults: 1 to 3 grams

Maximum possible dosage: 6 grams per day (in divided doses)

*Note: Twice a day with warm water after the intake of food.

Agnimantha Decoction Dosage

Prepare decoction with 25 grams of coarse powder of Agnimantha roots or bark in 400 ml water. Boil till it reduces to 100 ml Agnimantha liquid. The general dosage is:

Children: 10 to 50 ml

Adults: 50 to 100 ml

Maximum possible dosage: 6 grams per day (in divided doses)

*Note: Twice a day and 30 minutes before meal or 2 hours after meal.

Agnimantha Juice Dosage

The general dosage is as follows:

Children: 2.5 to 5 ml

Adults: 10 to 20 ml

Maximum possible dosage: 40 ml per day (in divided doses)

Precautions

Agnimantha is safe when used in natural form or in the form of juice, powder and decoction.
Avoid during pregnancy due to information lacking.
Safe to use by lactating mothers.

References

Safety note: This is not a prescription or diagnosis. For severe symptoms, pregnancy danger signs, children with serious illness, chest pain, breathing difficulty, stroke-like weakness, or major injury, seek urgent care.

Which doctor may help?

Start with a registered doctor or the nearest qualified health center.

What to tell the doctor

Write when the problem started and how it changed.
Bring old prescriptions, investigation reports, and current medicines.
Write allergies, pregnancy status, diabetes, kidney/liver disease, and major past illnesses.
Bring one family member if the patient is weak, elderly, confused, or a child.

Questions to ask

What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
Which danger signs mean I should go to hospital quickly?
Which tests are necessary now, and which can wait?
How should I take medicines safely and what side effects should I watch for?
When should I come for follow-up?

Tests to discuss

Vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation
Basic physical examination by a clinician
CBC, urine test, blood sugar, or imaging only when clinically needed

Avoid these mistakes

Do not use antibiotics, steroid tablets/injections, or strong painkillers without proper medical advice.
Do not hide pregnancy, kidney disease, ulcer, allergy, or blood thinner use.
Do not delay emergency care when danger signs are present.

Medicine safety and first-aid guide

This section is for patient education only. It does not replace a doctor, pharmacist, or emergency care.

Safe first steps

Drink safe fluids and monitor temperature.
In dengue-prone areas, discuss CBC and platelet count when fever persists or warning signs appear.
Use tepid sponging for high fever discomfort; avoid ice-cold bathing.

OTC medicine safety

For fever, common fever medicine may be discussed with a clinician or pharmacist.
Avoid aspirin/ibuprofen-like medicines in suspected dengue unless a doctor says it is safe.

Avoid these mistakes

Do not start antibiotics without a proper medical decision.
Do not use steroid tablets or injections casually for quick relief.
Do not delay emergency care because of home remedies.

Get urgent help if

Fever with breathing difficulty, confusion, repeated vomiting, bleeding, severe weakness, stiff neck, or dehydration needs urgent care.

Medicine names, dose, and timing must be decided by a qualified clinician or pharmacist after checking age, pregnancy, allergy, other diseases, and current medicines.

For rural patients and family caregivers

Patient health record and symptom diary

Write your symptoms, medicines already taken, test results, and questions before visiting a doctor. This note stays on your device unless you print or copy it.

Doctor to discuss: Medicine doctor / pediatrician for children / qualified clinician

Tests to discuss with doctor

Temperature chart and hydration assessment
CBC with platelet count if fever persists or dengue/other infection is possible
Urine test, malaria/dengue tests, chest evaluation, or blood culture only when clinically indicated

Questions to ask

What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
Which warning signs mean I should go to emergency care?
Which tests are really needed now?
Which medicines are safe for my age, pregnancy status, allergy, kidney/liver/stomach condition, and current medicines?
Do I need antibiotics, or is this more likely viral?

Emergency warning signs such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, sudden weakness, confusion, severe dehydration, major injury, or loss of bladder/bowel control need urgent medical care. Do not wait for online information.

Go to emergency care if you notice:

Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms
Breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, confusion, severe weakness, major injury, or severe dehydration

Doctor / service to discuss: Qualified healthcare provider; specialist depends on symptoms and examination.

Step 1
Check danger signs first
If danger signs are present, seek emergency care and do not wait for online information.
Step 2
Record the symptom story
Write when symptoms started, severity, medicines already taken, allergies, pregnancy status, and test results.
Step 3
Visit a qualified clinician
A doctor, nurse, or qualified healthcare provider can examine you and decide which tests or treatment are needed.
Step 4
Do only useful tests
Do tests after clinical assessment. Avoid unnecessary tests, random antibiotics, or repeated medicines without diagnosis.
Step 5
Follow up and return early if worse
If symptoms worsen, new warning signs appear, or treatment is not helping, return for review quickly.

Rural patient practical tips

Take a written symptom diary and all previous prescriptions/test reports.
Do not hide medicines already taken, even herbal or over-the-counter medicines.
Ask which warning signs mean urgent referral to hospital.

This roadmap is for education. A real diagnosis and treatment plan requires history, examination, and clinical judgment.

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