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[[File:Citrus medicus fruit.jpg|thumb|right|''Maatulunga'', ''Citrus medica'']] | [[File:Citrus medicus fruit.jpg|thumb|right|''Maatulunga'', ''Citrus medica'']] | ||
− | + | '''Maatulunga''' is a straggly, evergreen shrub or small tree. It grows up to 4 metres tall. It is considered to be a delicate plant and the most tender of the cultivated Citrus species. | |
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
{{Uses|Cough and cold}}, {{Uses|Excessive thirst}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}, {{Uses|Constipation}}, {{Uses|Inflammation}}, {{Uses|Abdominal colic pain}} | {{Uses|Cough and cold}}, {{Uses|Excessive thirst}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}, {{Uses|Constipation}}, {{Uses|Inflammation}}, {{Uses|Abdominal colic pain}} | ||
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==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
+ | The peel contains coumarins, limettin, scoparone, scopoletin and umbelliferon.<ref name="Chemical composition"/> | ||
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
− | {{Common names|kn= | + | {{Common names|kn=ಮಾದಳ Madala, ಮಹಾಫಲ Mahaphala|ml=Ganapathi-naragam, Kottanaranga|sa=Maha-Jambirakaruna|ta=Elumichai, Karuncalikam, Narattai|Pa=Bajauri nimbu|mr=Mahalunga|te=Beeja pooramu, Dabba chettu|hi=Limbu, Narangi|en=Citron}} |
<ref name="Common names"/> | <ref name="Common names"/> | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
− | {{Leaf|Simple| | + | {{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|Spines axillary, stout, sharp, ca 3.5 cm long.}}<ref name="Leaf"/> |
===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
− | {{Flower|Bisexual|Axillary racemes|White|35-40| Calyx urceolate, 4-lobed; lobes ca 3.5 mm long | + | {{Flower|Bisexual|Axillary racemes|White|35-40| Calyx urceolate, 4-lobed; lobes ca 3.5 mm long.}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
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==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
− | + | Citron trees are grown readily from cuttings taken from branches 2 to 4 years old and quickly buried deeply in soil without defoliation. | |
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==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
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<ref name="Uses">[https://easyayurveda.com/2015/06/19/citron-fruit-citrus-medica-beejapoora/ Uses]</ref> | <ref name="Uses">[https://easyayurveda.com/2015/06/19/citron-fruit-citrus-medica-beejapoora/ Uses]</ref> | ||
+ | <ref name="Chemical composition">[http://gbpihedenvis.nic.in/PDFs/Glossary_Medicinal_Plants_Springer.pdf Chemical composition]</ref> | ||
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://keralaplants.in/flowering-plants-kerala-dvd.aspx Botonic description]</ref> | <ref name="Leaf">[http://keralaplants.in/flowering-plants-kerala-dvd.aspx Botonic description]</ref> | ||
<ref name="Common names">[http://envis.frlht.org/bot_search Vernacular names]</ref> | <ref name="Common names">[http://envis.frlht.org/bot_search Vernacular names]</ref> | ||
+ | <ref name="Cultivation details">[https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/citron.html Cultivation details]</ref> | ||
</references> | </references> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
− | * [http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Citrus+medic] | + | * [http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Citrus+medic Citrus medica linn on the ferns.info] |
− | * [https://www.edenproject.com/learn/for-everyone/plant-profiles/citron] | + | * [https://www.edenproject.com/learn/for-everyone/plant-profiles/citron Citrus medica linn on eden project.com] |
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Rutaceae]] |
Latest revision as of 20:18, 16 June 2020
Maatulunga is a straggly, evergreen shrub or small tree. It grows up to 4 metres tall. It is considered to be a delicate plant and the most tender of the cultivated Citrus species.
Contents
- 1 Uses
- 2 Parts Used
- 3 Chemical Composition
- 4 Common names
- 5 Properties
- 6 Habit
- 7 Identification
- 8 List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- 9 Where to get the saplings
- 10 Mode of Propagation
- 11 How to plant/cultivate
- 12 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 13 Photo Gallery
- 14 References
- 15 External Links
Uses
Cough and cold, Excessive thirst, Indigestion, Constipation, Inflammation, Abdominal colic pain [1]
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
The peel contains coumarins, limettin, scoparone, scopoletin and umbelliferon.[2]
Common names
Language | Common name |
---|---|
Kannada | ಮಾದಳ Madala, ಮಹಾಫಲ Mahaphala |
Hindi | Limbu, Narangi |
Malayalam | Ganapathi-naragam, Kottanaranga |
Tamil | Elumichai, Karuncalikam, Narattai |
Telugu | Beeja pooramu, Dabba chettu |
Marathi | Mahalunga |
Gujarathi | NA |
Punjabi | NA |
Kashmiri | NA |
Sanskrit | Maha-Jambirakaruna |
English | Citron |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Amla (Sour), Madhura (Sweet)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Snigdha (Unctuous)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Amla (Sour)
Karma
Vata, Kapha
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
Kind | Shape | Feature |
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Simple | Alternate | Spines axillary, stout, sharp, ca 3.5 cm long. |
Flower
Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
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Bisexual | Axillary racemes | White | 35-40 | Calyx urceolate, 4-lobed; lobes ca 3.5 mm long. |
Fruit
{{Fruit|A berry, ovoid-oblong|10-20 x 6-14 cm|yellowish; seeds numerous, ca 10 x 5 mm, smooth|
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Citron trees are grown readily from cuttings taken from branches 2 to 4 years old and quickly buried deeply in soil without defoliation. [5]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Tropical area, Sub tropical area
Photo Gallery
References
External Links
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cough and cold
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Excessive thirst
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Indigestion
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Constipation
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Inflammation
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Abdominal colic pain
- Herbs with Fruit used in medicine
- Herbs with Root used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Marathi
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Tree
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Tropical area
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Sub tropical area
- Herbs
- Rutaceae