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[[File:Original Rudraksh 10.JPG|thumb|right|''Rudraksha'', ''Elaeocarpus ganitrus'']]
 
[[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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==Uses==
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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}}
  
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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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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Seeds}}.
  
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== Description ==
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==Chemical Composition==
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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<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
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Elaeocarpus ganitrus grows in the area from the Gangetic plain in the foothills of the Himalayas to South-East Asia, Nepal, Indonesia, New Guinea to Australia, Guam, and Hawaii. Rudraksha seeds are covered by an outer husk of blue colour when fully ripe, and for this reason are also known as blueberry beads. The blue colour is not derived from pigment but is structural.[4] It is an evergreen tree that grows quickly. The rudraksha tree starts bearing fruit in three to four years. As the tree matures, the roots buttress rising up narrowly near the trunk and radiating out along the surface of the ground.
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Rudrakshi|ml=|sa=Rudraksha|ta=Akkamrudrakai|te=Rudraksha Halu|hi=Rudraksha|en=Woodenbegar}}
  
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== Uses ==
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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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*E. ganitrus is the principal species used in the making of organic jewellery or mala.
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===Rasa===
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*It is being used in vata and pitta disturabances or abnormalities.<ref name="uses"/>
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madhura
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*It is used in decreasing the heat in the body.
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===Guna===
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*It also helps in maintaining the blood density.
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guru, snigdha
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===Veerya===
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==Common name==
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sheeta
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===Vipaka===
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madhura
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===Karma===
  
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* '''English''' - Woodenbegar
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===Prabhava===
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* '''Kannada''' - ರುದ್ರಾಕ್ಷ
 
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* '''Hindi''' - रुद्राक्षि
 
  
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== References ==
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple||Rudraksha tree bear leaves which look similar to leaves of mango tree. The leaves are as usual green in color}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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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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<references>
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===Fruit===
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<ref name="uses">[http://www.ayushveda.com/herbs/elaeocarpus-ganitrus.htm "Ayushveda"]</ref>
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{{Fruit|Simple|3cm|These fruits are shaped like berries|These fruits are green in color|Single}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==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"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Temperate area}}, {{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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Elaeocarpus ganitrus 06.jpg|Flowers
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Elaeocarpus ganitrus 08.jpg|Tree
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File:Original Rudraksh 02.JPG|Leaves
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File:Original Rudraksh 06.JPG|Fruits
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File:Original Rudraksh 01.JPG|Bark
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File:Rudraksh seeds.jpg|Seeds
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>  
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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 Characteristics of leaves]</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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</references>
  
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== External Links ==
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==External Links==
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* [http://cpreec.org/47.htm C.P.R environmental educatin centre]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaeocarpus_ganitrus Elaeocarpus ganitrus-Wikipedia]
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* [http://healwithherb.blogspot.in/2014/07/rudraksa.html Elaeocarpus ganitrus on healing herbs]
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* [http://eol.org/pages/2885752/details Elaeocarpus ganitrus on encyclopedea]
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* [https://www.ayurtimes.com/rudraksha-elaeocarpus-ganitrus-benefits-uses/ Rudraksha (Elaeocarpus Ganitrus) Benefits & Uses]
  
 
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[[Category:Herbs]]
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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

[2]

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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