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* [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/251628598_Chemistry_and_medicinal_properties_of_the_Bakul_Mimusops_elengi_Linn_A_review Chemistry and medicinal properties of the Bakul]
 
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Revision as of 12:01, 24 June 2020

Ranjal, Mimusops elengi

Mimusops elengi is a medium-sized evergreen tree found in tropical forests in South Asia, Southeast Asia and northern Australia.

Uses

Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Gum inflammation, Toothache, Gonorrhoea, Snakebites, Fever, Wounds, Sore throats

Parts Used

Dried folaige, Whole herb.

Chemical Composition

DPPH1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazylABTS2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid)MTT3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Ranjal
Hindi Maulsari
Malayalam Ilanni
Tamil Magizhamboo
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Spanish cherry


Properties

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

Dravya

Rasa

Kashaya (Astringent), Katu (Pungent)

Guna

Guru (heavy)

Veerya

Sheeta (cold)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Pitta

Prabhava

Habit

Evergreen tree

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Alternate Petiole 1-2.5 cm long, glabrous, terete and canaliculate towards apex

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long White 5-20 Flowers white, in axillary fasicles

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Berry 7–10 mm Berry, ellipsoid, reddish-brown when ripe Single {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

[3]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

A plant of the hot tropical lowlands. It thrives in areas with perhumid or slightly seasonal rainfall types, but is most commonly found in seasonally dry habitats. Seed - best sown in individul containers in a shaded position, it usually germinates within 17 - 82 days, with a success rate of about 70 - 90%. Seedlings can be planted out when 20 - 30cm tall. [4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tall grasslands, Meadows, Borders of forests and fields.

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References

External Links