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[[File:Original Rudraksh 10.JPG|thumb|right|''Rudraksha'', ''Elaeocarpus ganitrus'']]
 
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'''Rudraksha''' is a large evergreen broad-leaved tree whose seed is traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism and Buddhism. Rudraksha may be produced by several species of Elaeocarpus.
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'''Rudraksha''' or '''Elaeocarpus ganitrus''', is a large evergreen broad-leaved tree whose seed is traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism and Buddhism. The seeds are known as rudraksha, or rudraksh, Sanskrit: rudrākṣa ("Rudra's Tear Drops"). Rudraksha may be produced by several species of Elaeocarpus.
 
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==Uses==
 
==Uses==
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{{Uses|Ache in Fever}}, {{Uses|Heart Disease}}, {{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|High Blood Pressure}}, {{Uses|Chicken Pox}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Black Spots}}, {{Uses|Acne}}, {{Uses|Burning Sensation}}
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{{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Heart disease}}, {{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|High blood pressure}}, {{Uses|Chicken pox}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Black spots}}, {{Uses|Acne}}, {{Uses|Burning sensation}}
  
 
==Parts Used==
 
==Parts Used==
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sheeta
 
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madhura
 
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===Flower===
 
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{{Flower|Unisexual|15 cm|white in color|5-10|Flowers Season is June - August}}
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{{Flower|Unisexual|15 cm|White in color|5-10|Flowers Season is June - August}}
 
   
 
   
 
===Fruit===
 
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{{Fruit|simple|3cm|These fruits are shaped like berries|These fruits are green in color|single}}
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{{Fruit|Simple|3cm|These fruits are shaped like berries|These fruits are green in color|Single}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
  
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
 
  
 
==Where to get the saplings==
 
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==How to plant/cultivate==
 
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The environment and location of Rudraksha trees plays a major role in the bead formation and the type of bead formed<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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Plants can be propagated by seeds but the best method is air-layering. Air-layering is usually done during the onset of the rainy season.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
  
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
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{{Commonly seen|temperate}}, {{Commonly seen|trophical}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
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{{Commonly seen|Temperate area}}, {{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
  
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
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File:Original Rudraksh 02.JPG|Leaves
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://scialert.net/fulltext/?doi=rjmp.2013.23.31 "CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS"]</ref>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://scialert.net/fulltext/?doi=rjmp.2013.23.31 CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS]</ref>
  
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://ommrudraksha.com/rudrakshatree "charecteristics of leaves"]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://ommrudraksha.com/rudrakshatree Characteristics of leaves]</ref>
  
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://nurserylive.com/buy-forestry-seeds-online-in-india/elaeocarpus-ganitrus-rudraksha-0-5-kg-seeds-plants-in-india?gclid=CjwKCAjw8r_XBRBkEiwAjWGLlG31FTjbdIFBw6ubd5REv1_CYgzyGyVDyd-R72s4Y17cldQRfJDSoxoC_aoQAvD_BwE "planting"]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/elaeocarpus-sphaericus Cultivation details]</ref>
 
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[[Category:Elaeocarpaceae]]

Latest revision as of 13:32, 30 April 2020

Rudraksha, Elaeocarpus ganitrus

Rudraksha is a large evergreen broad-leaved tree whose seed is traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism and Buddhism. Rudraksha may be produced by several species of Elaeocarpus.

Uses

Fever, Heart disease, Diabetes, High blood pressure, Chicken pox, Pimples, Black spots, Acne, Burning sensation

Parts Used

Seeds.

Chemical Composition

Elaeocarpus species are known to contain several chemicals such as triterpenes, tannins (e.g., geranin and 3, 4, 5-trimethoxy geranin), indolizine alkaloids (e.g. grandisines), flavonoids[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Rudrakshi
Hindi Rudraksha
Malayalam
Tamil Akkamrudrakai
Telugu Rudraksha Halu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Rudraksha
English Woodenbegar


Properties

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

Dravya

Rasa

madhura

Guna

guru, snigdha

Veerya

sheeta

Vipaka

madhura

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Rudraksha tree bear leaves which look similar to leaves of mango tree. The leaves are as usual green in color

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 15 cm White in color 5-10 Flowers Season is June - August

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Simple 3cm These fruits are shaped like berries These fruits are green in color Single {{{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

Plants can be propagated by seeds but the best method is air-layering. Air-layering is usually done during the onset of the rainy season.[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Temperate area, Tropical area, Borders of forests and fields.

Photo Gallery

  • Flowers

  • Tree

  • Leaves

  • Fruits

  • Bark

  • Seeds

References

  1. ↑ CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
  2. ↑ Characteristics of leaves
  3. ↑ Cultivation details

External Links

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