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[[File:Viburnum opulus.jpg|thumb|right|''Guelder-rose'', ''Viburnum opulus'']]
 
[[File:Viburnum opulus.jpg|thumb|right|''Guelder-rose'', ''Viburnum opulus'']]
  
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'''Guelder-rose''' or '''Viburnum opulus''' is a species of flowering plant in the family Adoxaceae (formerly Caprifoliaceae) native to Europe, northern Africa and central Asia.
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'''Viburnum opulus''' is a species of flowering plant in the family Adoxaceae (formerly Caprifoliaceae) native to Europe, northern Africa and central Asia.
  
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== Description ==
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|fluid retention}}, {{Uses|eye disorders}}, {{Uses|menstrual cramps}}, {{Uses|cramps during pregnancy}}, {{Uses|scurvy}}, {{Uses|hysteria}}, {{Uses|infection}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|nervous disorders}}
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V. opulus is a deciduous shrub growing to 4–5 m (13–16 ft) tall. The leaves are opposite, three-lobed, 5–10 cm (2–4 in) long and broad, with a rounded base and coarsely serrated margins; they are superficially similar to the leaves of some maples, most easily distinguished by their somewhat wrinkled surface with impressed leaf venation. The leaf buds are green, with valvate bud scales.
 
  
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The hermaphrodite flowers are white, produced in corymbs 4–11 cm (2–4 in) in diameter at the top of the stems; each corymb comprises a ring of outer sterile flowers 1.5–2 cm in diameter with conspicuous petals, surrounding a center of small (5 mm), fertile flowers; the flowers are produced in early summer, and pollinated by insects. The fruit is a globose bright red drupe 7–10 mm diameter, containing a single seed. The seeds are dispersed by birds.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Fruits}}.
  
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== Uses ==
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==Chemical Composition==
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The berries of V. Opulus contain valerianic acid (Dumas; phocenic acid of Chevreul, identical with the volatile acid from the fat of the dolphin), and a red coloring matter<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
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*The fruit is edible in small quantities, with a very acidic taste; it can be used to make jelly. It is however very mildly toxic, and may cause vomiting or diarrhea if eaten in large amounts.<ref name="uses"/>
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Agrimony}}
  
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*The term cramp bark is related to the properties of the bark's ability to reduce smooth muscle tightness. It is called cramp bark as relieving this type of muscle tightness is most often associated with relieving women's menstrual (period) cramps. However, this can also be used during pregnancy for cramps or pain and general muscle cramping.<ref name="uses2"/>
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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==Common name==
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===Rasa===
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
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===Veerya===
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Ushna (Hot)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Vata
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===Prabhava===
  
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* '''English''' -  Guelder Rose
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
  
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== References ==
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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<references>
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{{Leaf|Simple|opposite|simple, broad and three-lobed with coarse, serrated edges and sparse fine hairs on the underside}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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<ref name="uses">[http://www.pfaf.org/user/plantsearch.aspx  Plants for a Future database]</ref>
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<ref name="uses2">[http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-746-CRAMP%20BARK.aspx?activeIngredientId=746&activeIngredientName=CRAMP%20BARK  CRAMP BARK: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD]</ref>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|creamy-white|5-20|Flat-topped flowers appear in May to July}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Round|7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|Bright red berries appear in autumn in hanging bunches|translucent flowers|-}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Layering}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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Landscape Uses:Border, Massing, Screen, Specimen. An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils but is ill-adapted for poor soils and for dry situations[1]. It prefers a deep rich moist loamy soil in a sunny position<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|scrub and woodland}}, {{Commonly seen|Hedges}}, {{Commonly seen|damp soils}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Viburnum_opulus_001.JPG
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File:Viburnum_opulus_A.jpg
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File:Viburnu opulus autumn kz1.jpg|autumn
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File:Viburnum_opulus_002.JPG
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File:Viburnum_opulus_003.JPG
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File:Viburnum_opulus_OM25.JPG
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File:Viburnum_opulus_004.JPG
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File:Viburnum_opulus_005.JPG
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>  
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.henriettes-herb.com/eclectic/kings/viburnum-opul.html "chemical constituents "]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/native-trees/guelder-rose/ "plant description"]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=viburnum+opulus "Cultivation details"]</ref>
 
</references>
 
</references>
  
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== External Links ==
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.plantopedia.com/viburnum-opulus/ ]
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* [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/279578235_Chemical_composition_and_antimicrobial_activities_of_the_essential_oils_of_Viburnum_opulus_Viburnum_lantana_and_Viburnum_orientala Chemical composition and antimicrobial activities of the essential oils of Viburnum opulus]
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* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23993538 Antioxidant properties and polyphenolic compositions of fruits from different European cranberrybush]
  
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viburnum_opulus Viburnum opulus]
 
  
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
 
[[Category:Herbs]]

Revision as of 12:56, 14 June 2018

Guelder-rose, Viburnum opulus

Viburnum opulus is a species of flowering plant in the family Adoxaceae (formerly Caprifoliaceae) native to Europe, northern Africa and central Asia.

Uses

fluid retention, eye disorders, menstrual cramps, cramps during pregnancy, scurvy, hysteria, infection, Diarrhea, nervous disorders

Parts Used

Fruits.

Chemical Composition

The berries of V. Opulus contain valerianic acid (Dumas; phocenic acid of Chevreul, identical with the volatile acid from the fat of the dolphin), and a red coloring matter[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Agrimony


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

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple opposite simple, broad and three-lobed with coarse, serrated edges and sparse fine hairs on the underside

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long creamy-white 5-20 Flat-topped flowers appear in May to July

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Round 7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome Bright red berries appear in autumn in hanging bunches translucent flowers - {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Layering.

How to plant/cultivate

Landscape Uses:Border, Massing, Screen, Specimen. An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils but is ill-adapted for poor soils and for dry situations[1]. It prefers a deep rich moist loamy soil in a sunny position[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

scrub and woodland, Hedges, damp soils.

Photo Gallery

  • Viburnum opulus 001.JPG
  • Viburnum opulus A.jpg

  • autumn

  • Viburnum opulus 002.JPG
  • Viburnum opulus 003.JPG
  • Viburnum opulus OM25.JPG
  • Viburnum opulus 004.JPG
  • Viburnum opulus 005.JPG

References

  1. ↑ "chemical constituents "
  2. ↑ "plant description"
  3. ↑ "Cultivation details"

External Links

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