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[[File:Pimpinella saxifraga L. (8070512687).jpg |thumb|right|'''Pimpinella saxifraga''']] | [[File:Pimpinella saxifraga L. (8070512687).jpg |thumb|right|'''Pimpinella saxifraga''']] | ||
| − | '''Pimpinella saxifraga''' is a plant species in the family Apiaceae | + | '''Pimpinella saxifraga''' is a plant species in the family Apiaceae. It is a native of the British Isles and temperate Europe and Western Asia. It is neither a burnet, which its leaves resemble, nor a saxifrage although it has a similar herbal effect as a diuretic. |
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
| − | {{Uses|Tract infections}}, {{Uses|Urinary tract infections | + | {{Uses|Tract infections}}, {{Uses|Urinary tract infections}}, {{Uses|Kidney stones}}. |
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
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==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | The main compounds are cariofilin, n-hexadecanoic acid and 9,12-octadecacic acid, hermakren-d and β-guryunene. | + | The main compounds are cariofilin, n-hexadecanoic acid and 9,12-octadecacic acid, hermakren-d and β-guryunene.<ref name="chemical composition"/> |
| − | <ref name="chemical composition"/> | ||
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Burnet Saxifrage, Greater Burnet Saxifrage | + | {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Burnet Saxifrage, Greater Burnet Saxifrage}} |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | Easily grown in any good soil, preferring rather moist conditions. Grows best in a cool position. Plants are hardy to about -20°c. | + | Easily grown in any good soil, preferring rather moist conditions. Grows best in a cool position. Plants are hardy to about -20°c.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> |
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | ||
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | * [http://www.luontoportti.com/suomi/en/kukkakasvit/burnet-saxifrage Pimpinella saxifraga] | + | * [http://www.luontoportti.com/suomi/en/kukkakasvit/burnet-saxifrage Pimpinella saxifraga on luontoportti.com] |
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
[[Category:Apiaceae]] | [[Category:Apiaceae]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:37, 2 July 2020
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Pimpinella saxifraga is a plant species in the family Apiaceae. It is a native of the British Isles and temperate Europe and Western Asia. It is neither a burnet, which its leaves resemble, nor a saxifrage although it has a similar herbal effect as a diuretic.
Contents
- 1 Uses
- 2 Parts Used
- 3 Chemical Composition
- 4 Common names
- 5 Properties
- 6 Habit
- 7 Identification
- 8 List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- 9 Where to get the saplings
- 10 Mode of Propagation
- 11 How to plant/cultivate
- 12 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 13 Photo Gallery
- 14 References
- 15 External Links
Uses
Tract infections, Urinary tract infections, Kidney stones.
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
The main compounds are cariofilin, n-hexadecanoic acid and 9,12-octadecacic acid, hermakren-d and β-guryunene.[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | |
| Hindi | |
| Malayalam | |
| Tamil | |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | |
| English | Burnet Saxifrage, Greater Burnet Saxifrage |
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
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Roundish–widely elliptic | 1.5-5.0 cm long |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bisexual | Corolla regular | White (occasionally reddish) | 5 mm (0.2 in.) |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Fruit | Egg-shaped–quite elliptic | 2–2.5 mm (0.1 in.) | Dark brown | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Easily grown in any good soil, preferring rather moist conditions. Grows best in a cool position. Plants are hardy to about -20°c.[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
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References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Tract infections
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Urinary tract infections
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Kidney stones
- Herbs with Roots used in medicine
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Herbs
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Tropical area
- Herbs
- Apiaceae
