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Potentilla anserina - Silverweed

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Argentina anserina, Silverweed

Argentina anserina is a synonym of Potentilla anserina L. the accepted name of a perennial flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is known by the common names silverweed, common silverweed or silverweed cinquefoil. It is native throughout the temperate Northern Hemisphere, often on river shores and in grassy habitats such as meadows and road-sides.

Uses

Piles, Diarrhoea, Ulcers, Haemorrhoids, Painful area, Sore throats.

Parts Used

Roots, Leaves.

Chemical Composition

he tannin content was very low (0.81-0.91%). The total flavonoid content ranged from 0.48 to 0.60%. Phenolic acid content was much higher (1.38-2.26%)[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Silverweed, Argentine, Crampweed, Goosewort, Moon grass


Properties

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

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata, Pitta

Prabhava

Habit

Perennial herb.

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Compound Leaf arrangement is basal i.e the leaves are growing only at the base of the plant

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long Yellow 13 Flowers Season is June - August

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
General Up to 2.5 mm The fruit is dry but does not split open when ripe With hooked hairs Many {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

A very easily grown plant, succeeding in almost any soil, thriving in moist clays, though rather dwarfed in dry dusty soils[4]. It grows best in a well-drained loam, preferring a position in full sun but tolerating shade[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Ditches, Moist calcareous soils.

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