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[[File:काफल.jpg|thumb|right|''Katphala'', ''Myrica esculenta'']] | [[File:काफल.jpg|thumb|right|''Katphala'', ''Myrica esculenta'']] | ||
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'''Katphala''' is a small tree or large shrub native to the hills of northern India and Nepal. It is found in hilly regions of northern India and Nepal especially in the regions of Garhwal and Kumaon of Uttarakhand and western Nepal especially at elevations between 3,000 and 6,000 feet. It is also found at elevations below 1500 m in the midhills of Nepal. | '''Katphala''' is a small tree or large shrub native to the hills of northern India and Nepal. It is found in hilly regions of northern India and Nepal especially in the regions of Garhwal and Kumaon of Uttarakhand and western Nepal especially at elevations between 3,000 and 6,000 feet. It is also found at elevations below 1500 m in the midhills of Nepal. | ||
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
| − | {{Uses| | + | {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Cholera}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Catarrh}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}} |
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
| − | {{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used| | + | {{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Fruits}}. |
==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | The fruits of Myrica nagi are known for their ravishing taste and have been reported for reducing sugars, tannins and Vitamin C22, 23 | + | The fruits of Myrica nagi are known for their ravishing taste and have been reported for reducing sugars, tannins and Vitamin C22, 23.<ref name="chemical composition"/> |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names | + | {{Common names|sa=Katphala, Mahavalkala|ta=Cavviyaci, Cavviyacimaram|hi=Kaiphal, Kaphal}} |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit|Globose|1.1 to 1.3 cm|The fruit is succulent drupe, with a bard endocarp|Weight, 670 mg| | + | {{Fruit|Globose|1.1 to 1.3 cm|The fruit is succulent drupe, with a bard endocarp|Weight, 670 mg|Many}} |
===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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==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | Prefers a moist soil. Grows well in an open position in a well-drained soil in sun or light shade<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | + | Prefers a moist soil. Grows well in an open position in a well-drained soil in sun or light shade.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> |
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
| − | {{Commonly seen|Open mixed forests}}, {{Commonly seen| | + | {{Commonly seen|Open mixed forests}}, {{Commonly seen|Mountain slopes}}. |
==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
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Kafal(blackberry) 2014-06-04 08-48.jpg | Kafal(blackberry) 2014-06-04 08-48.jpg | ||
Kaphal (काफल) Myrica esculenta, fruit being sold near Almora.jpeg | Kaphal (काफल) Myrica esculenta, fruit being sold near Almora.jpeg | ||
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Kaphal.jpg | Kaphal.jpg | ||
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Ripe fruits of Myrica esculenta Box myrtle tree for sale JEG6437.jpg | Ripe fruits of Myrica esculenta Box myrtle tree for sale JEG6437.jpg | ||
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Unripe and half ripe fruits of Myrica esculenta Box myrtle tree JEG5546.jpg | Unripe and half ripe fruits of Myrica esculenta Box myrtle tree JEG5546.jpg | ||
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Unripe fruits of Myrica esculenta Box myrtle tree JEG5542.jpg | Unripe fruits of Myrica esculenta Box myrtle tree JEG5542.jpg | ||
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काफल.jpg | काफल.jpg | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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<references> | <references> | ||
| − | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://innovareacademics.in/journal/ijpps/Vol4Suppl5/6011.pdf | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://innovareacademics.in/journal/ijpps/Vol4Suppl5/6011.pdf Phytochemistry]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="Leaf">[https://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Box%20Myrtle.html | + | <ref name="Leaf">[https://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Box%20Myrtle.html Morphology]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Myrica+nagi | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Myrica+nagi Cultivation details]</ref> |
</references> | </references> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | * [https://easyayurveda.com/2017/06/21/box-myrtle-katphala/ Myrica esculenta on | + | * [https://easyayurveda.com/2017/06/21/box-myrtle-katphala/ Myrica esculenta on Easy ayurveda] |
* [https://uses.plantnet-project.org/en/Myrica_esculenta_(PROSEA) Myrica esculenta on planet project.org] | * [https://uses.plantnet-project.org/en/Myrica_esculenta_(PROSEA) Myrica esculenta on planet project.org] | ||
| − | * [http://www.ijpsonline.com/articles/a-review-on-ethnomedicinal-phytochemical-and-pharmacological-aspects-of-imyrica-esculentai-3422.html?view=mobile | + | * [http://www.ijpsonline.com/articles/a-review-on-ethnomedicinal-phytochemical-and-pharmacological-aspects-of-imyrica-esculentai-3422.html?view=mobile Myrica esculenta on www.ijpsonline.com] |
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Myricaceae]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:26, 25 June 2020
Katphala is a small tree or large shrub native to the hills of northern India and Nepal. It is found in hilly regions of northern India and Nepal especially in the regions of Garhwal and Kumaon of Uttarakhand and western Nepal especially at elevations between 3,000 and 6,000 feet. It is also found at elevations below 1500 m in the midhills of Nepal.
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
Fever, Asthma, Cough, Rheumatism, Cholera, Blotches, Pimples, Catarrh, Dysentery
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
The fruits of Myrica nagi are known for their ravishing taste and have been reported for reducing sugars, tannins and Vitamin C22, 23.[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | NA |
| Hindi | Kaiphal, Kaphal |
| Malayalam | NA |
| Tamil | Cavviyaci, Cavviyacimaram |
| Telugu | NA |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Katphala, Mahavalkala |
| English | NA |
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), Katu (Pungent)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Tikshna (Sharp)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Kapha, Vata
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Elliptic-obovate | The leaves are 4-18 × 1.5-4.5 cm, leathery, abaxially pale green |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small, stalkless | 4.2 cm long | Yellow | 12 stamens | Axillary, bearing about 25 flowers and Flowers Season is June - August |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globose | 1.1 to 1.3 cm | The fruit is succulent drupe, with a bard endocarp | Weight, 670 mg | Many | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Prefers a moist soil. Grows well in an open position in a well-drained soil in sun or light shade.[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Open mixed forests, Mountain slopes.
Photo Gallery
_2014-06-04_08-48.jpg)
_Myrica_esculenta,_fruit_being_sold_near_Almora.jpeg)
References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Fever
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Asthma
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cough
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Rheumatism
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cholera
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Blotches
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Pimples
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Catarrh
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Dysentery
- Herbs with Bark used in medicine
- Herbs with Fruits used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- 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 Open mixed forests
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Mountain slopes
- Herbs
- Myricaceae
