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[[File:Fallopia multiflora leaf.jpg|thumb|right|''Kashuu'', ''Fallopia multiflora'']]
 
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'''Fallopia multiflora''' is a synonym for Reynoutria multiflora. It is a species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family Polygonaceae. It is native to central and southern China.
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'''Fallopia multiflora''' is a synonym for Reynoutria multiflora. Moldenkealso called tuber fleeceflower, Chinese knotweed, and heshouwu, is a species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family Polygonaceae. It is native to central and southern China.
 
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==Uses==
 
==Uses==
 
{{Uses|Atherosclerosis}}, {{Uses|Constipation}}, {{Uses|Fatigue}}, {{Uses|High cholesterol}}, {{Uses|Hair fall}}, {{Uses|Rejuvenation}}, {{Uses|Sexual problem}}, {{Uses|Detox the body}}, {{Uses|Lower cholesterol}}, {{Uses|Blood pressure}}.
 
{{Uses|Atherosclerosis}}, {{Uses|Constipation}}, {{Uses|Fatigue}}, {{Uses|High cholesterol}}, {{Uses|Hair fall}}, {{Uses|Rejuvenation}}, {{Uses|Sexual problem}}, {{Uses|Detox the body}}, {{Uses|Lower cholesterol}}, {{Uses|Blood pressure}}.
  
 
==Parts Used==
 
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Root}}.
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Roots}}.
  
 
==Chemical Composition==
 
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==Identification==
 
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{{Leaf|Paripinnate|blade ovate|3-7 × 2-5 cm, both surfaces glabrous or abaxially papillate along veins, base cordate or subcordate, margin entire, apex acuminate}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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{{Leaf|Paripinnate|Blade ovate|3-7 × 2-5 cm, both surfaces glabrous or abaxially papillate along veins, base cordate or subcordate, margin entire, apex acuminate}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
 
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{{Flower|Unisexual|Pedicel 2-3 mm|white or greenish|oblique, glabrous. Inflorescence terminal or axillary|flowering Jul-Nov}}
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{{Flower|Unisexual|Pedicel 2-3 mm|White or greenish|Oblique, glabrous. Inflorescence terminal or axillary|Flowering Jul-Nov}}
  
 
===Fruit===
 
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{{Fruit|oblong pod|6-7 mm in diam|stigmas capitate. Achenes included in persistent perianth|seeds upto 8|fruiting Jul-Nov}}
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{{Fruit|Oblong pod|6-7 mm in diam|Stigmas capitate. Achenes included in persistent perianth|Seeds upto 8|Fruiting Jul-Nov}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
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==Photo Gallery==
 
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Fallopia multiflora leaf.jpg|Leaf
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Polygonummultiflorumrootdried.jpg|Dried root
 
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==References==
 
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.mdidea.com/products/new/new04103.html "constituents"]</ref>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.mdidea.com/products/new/new04103.html Constituents]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=3&taxon_id=242321909 "charecteristics"]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=3&taxon_id=242321909 Charecteristics]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.findyourfate.com/astrology/plants/climbers/foti-root.html "cultivation"]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.findyourfate.com/astrology/plants/climbers/foti-root.html Cultivation]</ref>
 
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Latest revision as of 17:06, 6 May 2020

Kashuu, Fallopia multiflora

Fallopia multiflora is a synonym for Reynoutria multiflora. It is a species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family Polygonaceae. It is native to central and southern China.

Uses

Atherosclerosis, Constipation, Fatigue, High cholesterol, Hair fall, Rejuvenation, Sexual problem, Detox the body, Lower cholesterol, Blood pressure.

Parts Used

Leaves, Roots.

Chemical Composition

chrysophanol(C15H10O4),emodin(C15H10O5),0.00735%,rhein(C15H8O6),0.00089%,lecithin(3.7%); 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilene-2-O-beta-D-glucoside, C20H22O9, 1.2%.[1]

Common names

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


Properties

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

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Paripinnate Blade ovate 3-7 × 2-5 cm, both surfaces glabrous or abaxially papillate along veins, base cordate or subcordate, margin entire, apex acuminate

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual Pedicel 2-3 mm White or greenish Oblique, glabrous. Inflorescence terminal or axillary Flowering Jul-Nov

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Oblong pod 6-7 mm in diam Stigmas capitate. Achenes included in persistent perianth Seeds upto 8 Fruiting Jul-Nov {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds

How to plant/cultivate

Propagation of the he shou wu is carried out using the seed stocked from harvested plants, the root division method of cultivation is also used during the spring, and the plant is also propagated from stem cuttings during the summer months[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tropical area, Subtropical area.

Photo Gallery

  • Leaf

  • Flowers

  • Dried root

References

  1. ↑ Constituents
  2. ↑ Charecteristics
  3. ↑ Cultivation

External Links

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