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Acorus calamus - Jatila
Jatila is a tall perennial wetland monocot of the Acoraceae family, in the genus Acorus. The scented leaves and more strongly scented rhizomes have traditionally been used medicinally and to make fragrances, and the dried and powdered rhizome has been used as a substitute for Ginger, Sthula tvak and nutmeg. This plant is belongs to Aracea family.[1]
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Uses
Epilepsy, Oedema, Scrotal enlargement, Skin diseases, Headache, Alopecia, Wounds, Diarrhea, Eye diseases, Acid gastritis, Heart problems
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Both triploid and tetraploid A. calamus contain alpha-asarone. Other phytochemicals include beta-asarone, eugeno and Diploids do not contain beta-asaronel[2]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | Athibaje, Baje, Baje gida |
| Hindi | Bacc, Bach |
| Malayalam | Vaembu, Vashampa |
| Tamil | Akaraveci, Akkitam |
| Telugu | Vadaja, Vasa |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Bacha, Bhadra, Bhutanashini |
| English |
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Ensiform | The leaves are erect and flat and sword-like, bright green, rising fan-like from a pinkish base although some bases may range from white to red in color |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spadix | Yellowish-green | 6 petal | The tepals can be a light brown in color, are very small with squarish tips |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry | Green, angular, 3-celled, fleshy, containing 1-3 oblong seeds | {{{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
Grows best in tropical/subtropical conditions. Field is prepared similar to paddy, with waterlogging and farmyard manure and the rhizomes are planted.[5]
Commonly seen growing in areas
North temperate hemisphere, Tropical asia, Himalayas.
Photo Gallery
Leaves
Leaf
Rhizome
Seeds
Flowers
Flowers
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References
- ↑ Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:233
- ↑ Chemistry
- ↑ Leaves description
- ↑ Ayurvedic preparations
- ↑ Cultivation details
External Links
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Epilepsy
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Oedema
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Scrotal enlargement
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Skin diseases
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Headache
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Alopecia
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Wounds
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Eye diseases
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Acid gastritis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Heart problems
- Herbs with Rhizome used in medicine
- Herbs with Roots used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Habit - Herb
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Rhizomes
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of North temperate hemisphere
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Tropical asia
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Himalayas
- Herbs
- Acoraceae
