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[[File:Desmodium gangeticum 2 W IMG 2769.jpg|thumb|right|''Shaalaparni'']]
 
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'''Abrus precatorius''' is a severely invasive plant in warm temperate to tropical regions. It had been widely introduced by humans and the brightly coloured and hard-shelled seeds had been spread by birds.  
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'''Abrus precatorius''' is a severely invasive plant in warm temperate to tropical regions, so much so that it has become effectively pantropical in distribution. It had been widely introduced by humans, and the brightly coloured and hard-shelled seeds had been spread by birds.  
 
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==Uses==
 
==Uses==
 
{{Uses|Blisters in mouths}}, {{Uses|Mouth sores}}, {{Uses|Bleeding piles}}.
 
{{Uses|Blisters in mouths}}, {{Uses|Mouth sores}}, {{Uses|Bleeding piles}}.
  
 
==Parts Used==
 
==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Seeds}}, {{Parts Used|stem}}, {{Parts Used|leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Root}}.
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{{Parts Used|Seeds}}, {{Parts Used|Stem}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Roots}}.
  
 
==Chemical Composition==
 
==Chemical Composition==
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It contains Flavonoids: Genistein and 2’-hydroxygenistein [10]. Accessed on 4th June 2007  8-C-Prenyl-5,7,5’-trimethoxy-3’,4’-methylenedioxyflavone<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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It contains Flavonoids, Genistein, Hydroxygenistein, Prenyl, Trimethoxy, Methylenedioxy and Flavone<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
 
==Common names==
 
==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=murelehonne, muruluboane|ml=orila, pullati|sa=shalaparni, shalidala, shaliparni|ta=pulladi, pullati, sirupulladi|te=getanaramu, gitanaram|hi=chirpat, chuppa, salpalnu|en=}}
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{{Common names|kn=Murelehonne, Muruluboane|ml=Orila, Pullati|sa=Shalaparni, Shalidala, Shaliparni|ta=Pulladi, Pullati, Sirupulladi|te=Getanaramu, Gitanaram|hi=Chirpat, Chuppa, Salpalnu|en=Sal leaved desmodium}}
  
 
==Properties==
 
==Properties==
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==Identification==
 
==Identification==
 
===Leaf===
 
===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|unifoliate|ovate to ovatelanceolate|Membranous, and mottled with grey patches}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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{{Leaf|Unifoliate|ovate to ovatelanceolate|Membranous, and mottled with grey patches}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
 
===Flower===
 
===Flower===
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{{Flower|Inflorescence|2-4cm long|purple, lilac to white in colour|Flowering and occur twice a year|Inflorescence is elongated, lax, terminal or axillary raceme}}
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{{Flower|Inflorescence|2-4cm long|Purple, lilac to white in colour|Flowering and occur twice a year|Inflorescence is elongated, lax, terminal or axillary raceme}}
  
 
===Fruit===
 
===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|pod||moniliform (beaded), six to eight jointed||seeds upto 5|Flowering and fruiting occur twice a year}}
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{{Fruit|Pod||Moniliform (beaded), six to eight jointed||Seeds upto 5|Flowering and fruiting occur twice a year}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
  
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Dasamoolarishtam]]
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* [[Mritasanjeevani sura]]
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* [[Amritarishtam]]
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
  
 
==Where to get the saplings==
 
==Where to get the saplings==
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==How to plant/cultivate==
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
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Because of the abundant small uncinate hairs on most species, the seedpods cling most tenaciously to clothing, to any part of the human body, and also to the feathers and hair of various animals, thus ensuring a wide dispersal of the plants.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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The crop can be raised easily through seeds, which germinate without any pretreatment. Seeds are collected during July–August and October– November. The collected seeds retain their viability for three years under normal storage conditions. <ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
  
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|tropical}}, {{Commonly seen|Caribbean Islands}}, {{Commonly seen|subtropical}}, {{Commonly seen|pinelands}}, {{Commonly seen|hammocks}}.
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{{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Caribbean Islands}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Pinelands}}, {{Commonly seen|Hammocks}}.
  
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
 
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Desmodium gangeticum 2 W IMG 2769.jpg|White flower
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File:Shalaparni (Sanskrit- शालपर्णी) (2856358046).jpg
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File:Shalaparni (Sanskrit- शालपर्णी) (2856358046).jpg|Leaves
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File:Desmodium gangeticum (2855522701).jpg|Flowers
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File:Bidarikanda (Nepalese- बिदारीकन्द) (5070774313).jpg|Pods
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File:Desmodium gangeticum 04.JPG|Leaves
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File:Desmodium gangeticum Blanco2.377-cropped.jpg|Illustration
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File:Desmodium gangeticum 03.JPG|Seeds
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.globinmed.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78939:desmodium-gangeticum-l-dc&catid=706:d Chemical composition]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">Kappatagudda - A Repertoire of  Medicianal Plants of Gadag by Yashpal Kshirasagar and Sonal Vrishni, Page No. 162</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/desmodium-gangeticum Cultivation detail]</ref>
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2012/12/15/shalparni-desmodium-gangeticum-benefits-usage-ayurveda-details/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref>
  
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.globinmed.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78939:desmodium-gangeticum-l-dc&catid=706:d"Chemical composition"]</ref>
 
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/desmodium-gangeticum"Morphology"]</ref>
 
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Desmodium+gangeticum"Cultivation detail"]</ref>
 
 
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* [http://www.planetayurveda.com/library/shalparni-desmodium-gangeticum Shaalaparni on planetayurveda.com]
 
* [http://www.planetayurveda.com/library/shalparni-desmodium-gangeticum Shaalaparni on planetayurveda.com]
 
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Latest revision as of 17:49, 5 May 2021

Shaalaparni

Abrus precatorius is a severely invasive plant in warm temperate to tropical regions. It had been widely introduced by humans and the brightly coloured and hard-shelled seeds had been spread by birds.

Uses

Blisters in mouths, Mouth sores, Bleeding piles.

Parts Used

Seeds, Stem, Leaves, Roots.

Chemical Composition

It contains Flavonoids, Genistein, Hydroxygenistein, Prenyl, Trimethoxy, Methylenedioxy and Flavone[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Murelehonne, Muruluboane
Hindi Chirpat, Chuppa, Salpalnu
Malayalam Orila, Pullati
Tamil Pulladi, Pullati, Sirupulladi
Telugu Getanaramu, Gitanaram
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Shalaparni, Shalidala, Shaliparni
English Sal leaved desmodium


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

Shrub

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Unifoliate ovate to ovatelanceolate Membranous, and mottled with grey patches

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Inflorescence 2-4cm long Purple, lilac to white in colour Flowering and occur twice a year Inflorescence is elongated, lax, terminal or axillary raceme

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Pod Moniliform (beaded), six to eight jointed Seeds upto 5 Flowering and fruiting occur twice a year

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

[3]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds

How to plant/cultivate

The crop can be raised easily through seeds, which germinate without any pretreatment. Seeds are collected during July–August and October– November. The collected seeds retain their viability for three years under normal storage conditions. [4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tropical area, Caribbean Islands, Subtropical area, Pinelands, Hammocks.

Photo Gallery

  • White flower

  • Leaves

  • Flowers

  • Pods

  • Leaves

  • Illustration

  • Seeds

References

  1. ↑ Chemical composition
  2. ↑ Kappatagudda - A Repertoire of Medicianal Plants of Gadag by Yashpal Kshirasagar and Sonal Vrishni, Page No. 162
  3. ↑ Ayurvedic preparations
  4. ↑ Cultivation detail

External Links

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