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Gomphocarpus physocarpus - Ballun plant

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Balloon plant is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Campanulaceae. It usually grows up to 50 cm in height and has erect stems arising from a thick root.

Uses

Cough, Sore throat, Common cold.

Parts Used

Roots, Young leaves.

Chemical Composition

[1]

Common names

Language Common name
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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

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Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
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Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

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How to plant/cultivate

[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

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References

  1. [Chemistry]
  2. [Morphology]
  3. [Cultivation]

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