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Myristica fragrans - Mayaphala

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Quercus infectoria is a species of oak, bearing galls that have been traditionally used for centuries in Asia medicinally. Quercus infectoria or locally known as Manjakani in Malaysia

Uses

Bleeding piles, Rectal bleeding, Irritable bowel syndrome, Liver disorders, Rectal prolapse, Uterine prolapse, Leucorrhea, Vaginitis, Toothache, Headache, Dysentery, Pimples, Cracked foot, Impotence, Toothache, Insomnia, Cough[1].

Parts Used

Leaves, Jakayi[1].

Chemical Composition

Gallic Acid & Tannic Acid are found in Manjakani[2]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada ಜಾಕಾಯಿ Jakayi, ಜಾತೀಫಲ Jatiphala
Hindi Maajoophal, Majuphal
Malayalam Majakaanee, Mashikkay
Tamil Machakaai, Masikki
Telugu Machikaaya
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Mayaphala, Majuphul
English Oak Galls, Magic Nuts

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Properties

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

Dravya

Rasa

Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)

Veerya

Sheeta (cold)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Pitta

Prabhava

Habit

Shrub

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Alternate Estipulate; petiole 9-15 mm long, slender, grooved above, glabrous; lamina 9-18 x 2.5-6 cm, elliptic

[3]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual Yellow 9-12 Male flowers: 3-5 in axillary cymes, urceolate; pedicels drooping; bracts deciduous; bracteoles persistent. Flowering from June to September

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Fleshy capsule 5 cm Aril red, lacinate; seed brown Fruiting from June to September {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Dadimavaleha, Nasika churna, Mrita sanjeevani gulika, Agnisandipana rasa, Arimedaadi Taila, Ashwagandhaadi rasaayana, Ashwinikumaara rasa, Ardakaandava Lehya, Aaditya rasa, Ananda Bairava rasa, Aarogyakara Kasturi Maatre, Eranda Paaka, Karpoora Rasa, Karpooraadi Churna, Karpooraadi Rasa, Kasturyadi Gutika, Coughlet, Kaamini Vidraavan rasa, Kumariyaasava, Khadiraarishta, Chandanaadi Taila, Jatiphalaadi Churna, Jirakaarishta[4]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Seed - best sown when fresh. Germination usually takes place in 5 - 6 weeks. Seed in the shell takes some 4 - 6 weeks to germinate.[5]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Evergreen forest, Western ghats

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 ”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.470, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru
  2. Phytochemistry
  3. Morphology
  4. Ayurvedic preparations
  5. CULTIVATION PRACTICES

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