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[[File:Apiaceae - Myrrhis odorata.JPG|thumb|right|''Cicely'', ''Sweet cicely'']] | [[File:Apiaceae - Myrrhis odorata.JPG|thumb|right|''Cicely'', ''Sweet cicely'']] | ||
| − | '''Sweet cicely''' or '''Cicely'''(Myrrhis odorata) is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the celery family Apiaceae. It is one of two accepted species in the genus Myrrhis. | + | '''Sweet cicely''' or '''Cicely''' (Myrrhis odorata) is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the celery family Apiaceae. It is one of two accepted species in the genus Myrrhis. |
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
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==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en= | + | {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=}} |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
| − | {{Leaf|Alternate| | + | {{Leaf|Alternate|Stalked|The Alternate, stalked, base sheath-like. Blade triangular, 2–3 times pinnate, finely haired. Secondary leaflets with serrated margins}}<ref name="Leaf"/> |
===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower|Unisexual|4–9 mm| | + | {{Flower|Unisexual|4–9 mm|White|Petals 5, Stamens 5|Inflorescence a compound umbel, secondary umbels 5–20. Primary umbel lacking bracts, secondary umbels with 5(–7) different size, long-tapered bracteoles with hairy edges}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit|Elliptic|15–25 mm long pome|Elliptic, with flattish sides, 2-sectioned, with sharp, high ridges| | + | {{Fruit|Elliptic|15–25 mm long pome|Elliptic, with flattish sides, 2-sectioned, with sharp, high ridges|Tip with bristle hairs|}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | Propagate by seed, division or separation - Readily self-seeds. Sow fresh seed because stored seed is difficult to germinate. | + | Propagate by seed, division or separation - Readily self-seeds. Sow fresh seed because stored seed is difficult to germinate.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> |
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
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<references> | <references> | ||
| − | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10412905.2012.744703 | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10412905.2012.744703 Journal of essential oil research]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="Leaf">[http://www.luontoportti.com/suomi/en/kukkakasvit/sweet-cicely | + | <ref name="Leaf">[http://www.luontoportti.com/suomi/en/kukkakasvit/sweet-cicely Morphology]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/sceneb847.html | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/sceneb847.html How to plant]</ref> |
</references> | </references> | ||
Latest revision as of 12:48, 25 June 2020
Sweet cicely or Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the celery family Apiaceae. It is one of two accepted species in the genus Myrrhis.
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, Asthma, Chest pain, Bladder problems, Gouts, Rheumatism, Sore throats.
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
The essential oils of both origins were found to be rich in E-anethole (48.1±1.4% and 50.7±1.1%), methyleugenol (14.3±0.5% and 13.1±0.4%), E-nerolidol (10.2±0.8% and 12.0±0.3%) and germacrene-D (5.0±0.1% and 4.3±0.3%).[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | |
| Hindi | |
| Malayalam | |
| Tamil | |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | |
| English |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Guna
Veerya
Vipaka
Karma
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Alternate | Stalked | The Alternate, stalked, base sheath-like. Blade triangular, 2–3 times pinnate, finely haired. Secondary leaflets with serrated margins |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 4–9 mm | White | Petals 5, Stamens 5 | Inflorescence a compound umbel, secondary umbels 5–20. Primary umbel lacking bracts, secondary umbels with 5(–7) different size, long-tapered bracteoles with hairy edges |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliptic | 15–25 mm long pome | Elliptic, with flattish sides, 2-sectioned, with sharp, high ridges | Tip with bristle hairs | {{{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
Propagate by seed, division or separation - Readily self-seeds. Sow fresh seed because stored seed is difficult to germinate.[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Fertile sunny garden soils, Moist soils.
Photo Gallery
'Sweet Cicely'
'Sweet Cicely' in bloom
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References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cough
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Asthma
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Chest pain
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Bladder problems
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Gouts
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Rheumatism
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sore throats
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with Roots used in medicine
- Herbs with Seeds used in medicine
- Habit - Herbaceous perennial
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Fertile sunny garden soils
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Moist soils
- Herbs
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos
- Apiaceae
