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Eutrema japonicum - Wasabi

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Wasabi

Wasabi is a plant of the Brassicaceae family, Which includes cabbages, horseradish, and mustard. The plant grows naturally along stream beds in mountain river valleys in Japan.

Uses

Heart problems, Cancer, Osteoporosis, Sinuses, Arthritis, Respiratory problems, Sore throats.

Parts Used

Stem, Roots.

Chemical Composition

MITC, methylthioheptyl isothiocyanate, methylthiooctyl, isothiocyanate[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Agrimony


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple The leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in between

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long Yellow 5-20 Flowers Season is June - August

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown With hooked hairs {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Prefers a position in wet soil or shallow water[2]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Humid area, Temperate area.

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