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Indigofera linifolia

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Indigofera linifolia is a slender, Much branched, Prostrate or erect annual, growing up to 50cm in height.

Uses

Nervous disorders, Asthama, Bronchitis.[1]

Parts Used

[[:Category:Herbs with used in medicine|]], stem, leaves, Root.

Chemical Composition

[2]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada ಗಂಜಿಕಸ Ganjikasa
Hindi Bhangra, Bhurbhura
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi Barbada, Lal godhadi
Gujarathi Jhinaki gali, Nani gali
Punjabi Torki
Kashmiri
Sanskrit
English Narrowleaf indigo


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
Nearly stalkless Narrow Linear to oblong lanceolate

[3]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
3-8mm long Bright red Flowering season is December to March

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Globular Brown-Black, Smooth

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

[[:Category:Index of Plants which can be propagated by |]]

How to plant/cultivate

[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

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References

  1. Indian Medicinal Plants by C.P.Khare
  2. [Chemistry]
  3. Kappatagudda - A Repertoire of Medicianal Plants of Gadag by Yashpal Kshirasagar and Sonal Vrishni, Page No. 233
  4. [Cultivation]

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