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[[File:Menasinakale (Kannada- ಮೆಣಸಿನಕಲೆ) (8729331614).jpg|thumb|right|''Putranjivah'', ''Putranjiva roxburghii'']]
 
[[File:Menasinakale (Kannada- ಮೆಣಸಿನಕಲೆ) (8729331614).jpg|thumb|right|''Putranjivah'', ''Putranjiva roxburghii'']]
 
'''Putranjivah''' is an evergreen tree with graceful hanging branches and dark green leaves. Its seeds have long been used in Ayurveda.
 
'''Putranjivah''' is an evergreen tree with graceful hanging branches and dark green leaves. Its seeds have long been used in Ayurveda.
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==Uses==
 
==Uses==
 
{{Uses|Aphrodisiac}}, {{Uses|Gastritis}}, {{Uses|Burning sensation in eyes}}, {{Uses|Relieves thirst}}
 
{{Uses|Aphrodisiac}}, {{Uses|Gastritis}}, {{Uses|Burning sensation in eyes}}, {{Uses|Relieves thirst}}
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==Chemical Composition==
 
==Chemical Composition==
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Ethanol extraction of the fresh leaves of P. roxburghii proved convenient for the isolation of polyphenolic compounds. In addition to triterpenoids this extract yielded ellagic acid, gallic acid, gallocatechin, ellagi-and gallo-tannins and saponins. The main components of the root bark were triterpenoids, friedelin, putranjivadione, roxburgholone, methyl putrate and saponins derived from oleanolic acid.
  
 
==Common names==
 
==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Amaami, Amani, Kaal damani, Menasina kaale, Putranjeeva|ml=Pongolan, Ponkalam, Putranjivi, Puttilanni|sa=Aksaphala, Kumarbeeja, Putrajivah, Putranjiva|ta=Karuppilai, Kattuppacceri Maram, Pongolam |te=Kadrajuvi, Kudrajinic, Kudurujuvir, Kudurujuvvi, Putra jeevi|hi=Jiaputa, Jivputrak, Jiyapota, Putranjiva|en=}}
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{{Common names|kn=Amaami, Amani, Kaal damani, Menasina kaale, Putranjeeva|ml=Pongolan, Ponkalam, Putranjivi, Puttilanni|sa=Aksaphala, Kumarbeeja, Putrajivah, Putranjiva|ta=Karuppilai, Kattuppacceri Maram, Pongolam |te=Kadrajuvi, Kudrajinic, Kudurujuvir, Kudurujuvvi, Putra jeevi|hi=Jiaputa, Jivputrak, Jiyapota, Putranjiva}}
 
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==Identification==
 
==Identification==
 
===Leaf===
 
===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|alternate|stipule small, lateral, caducous; petiole 5-7 mm long, slender, pubescent; lamina 3.5-12 x 1.5-4.5 cm, elliptic-oblong, base oblique, apex shortly acuminate, acute or obtuse with retuse tip; margin serrate or serrulate, glabrous, dark green, shining, coriaceous; lateral nerves 8-12 pairs, pinnate, slender, ascending, prominent, intercostae reticulate, slender, prominent. }}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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{{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|Stipule small, lateral, caducous; petiole 5-7 mm long, slender, pubescent; lamina 3.5-12 x 1.5-4.5 cm, elliptic-oblong, base oblique, apex shortly acuminate}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
 
===Flower===
 
===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|axillary spikes|yellow||Flowers unisexual, small, yellow; male flowers: sessile, in axillary spikes, 2-2.5 mm across; pedicels 1.5-2 mm long, glabrous; tepals 3-5, oblong, puberulous without, ciliate, obtuse, imbricate; stamens 2-4, 1.5-2 mm long; filaments thick, more or less connate towards base; anthers ovate, hairy; female flowers: solitary or in 2 or 3, axillary; pedicel upto 15 mm long, puberulous; bracts lanceolate; tepals 5-6, 2-2.5 × 1-1.5 mm, unequal, oblong, puberulous without, ciliate, acute; ovary superior, 3 x 2.5 mm, globose, tomentose, 3-celled, ovules 2 in each cell; style 3, spreading, tomentose, often connate below into dilated into broad fleshy stigma; stigma crescent-shaped, glandular.}}
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{{Flower|Unisexual|Axillary spikes|Yellow||Flowers unisexual, small, yellow; male flowers: sessile, in axillary spikes, 2-2.5 mm across; pedicels 1.5-2 mm long, glabrous.}}
  
 
===Fruit===
 
===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|A drupe|1.3-2 x 1.5 cm| ovoid-ellipsoid, white tomentose; seed one, crustaceous; pedicels 6-25 mm long.|}}
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{{Fruit|A drupe|1.3-2 x 1.5 cm|Ovoid-ellipsoid, white tomentose; seed one, crustaceous; pedicels 6-25 mm long|}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
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==How to plant/cultivate==
 
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<ref name="Uses">[https://easyayurveda.com/2017/04/20/putrajivaka-putranjiva-roxburghii/ Uses]</ref>
  
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://keralaplants.in/flowering-plants-kerala-dvd.aspx "BOTANIC DESCRIPTION"]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://keralaplants.in/flowering-plants-kerala-dvd.aspx BOTANIC DESCRIPTION]</ref>
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Latest revision as of 10:31, 20 July 2020

Putranjivah, Putranjiva roxburghii

Putranjivah is an evergreen tree with graceful hanging branches and dark green leaves. Its seeds have long been used in Ayurveda.

Uses

Aphrodisiac, Gastritis, Burning sensation in eyes, Relieves thirst [1]

Parts Used

Seeds, Leaves

Chemical Composition

Ethanol extraction of the fresh leaves of P. roxburghii proved convenient for the isolation of polyphenolic compounds. In addition to triterpenoids this extract yielded ellagic acid, gallic acid, gallocatechin, ellagi-and gallo-tannins and saponins. The main components of the root bark were triterpenoids, friedelin, putranjivadione, roxburgholone, methyl putrate and saponins derived from oleanolic acid.

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Amaami, Amani, Kaal damani, Menasina kaale, Putranjeeva
Hindi Jiaputa, Jivputrak, Jiyapota, Putranjiva
Malayalam Pongolan, Ponkalam, Putranjivi, Puttilanni
Tamil Karuppilai, Kattuppacceri Maram, Pongolam
Telugu Kadrajuvi, Kudrajinic, Kudurujuvir, Kudurujuvvi, Putra jeevi
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Aksaphala, Kumarbeeja, Putrajivah, Putranjiva
English NA

[2]

Properties

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

Dravya

Rasa

Madhura (Sweet), Katu (Pungent)

Guna

Guru (Heavy), Picchila (Slimy)

Veerya

Sheeta (cold)

Vipaka

Karma

Pitta, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Tree

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Alternate Stipule small, lateral, caducous; petiole 5-7 mm long, slender, pubescent; lamina 3.5-12 x 1.5-4.5 cm, elliptic-oblong, base oblique, apex shortly acuminate

[3]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual Axillary spikes Yellow Flowers unisexual, small, yellow; male flowers: sessile, in axillary spikes, 2-2.5 mm across; pedicels 1.5-2 mm long, glabrous.

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
A drupe 1.3-2 x 1.5 cm Ovoid-ellipsoid, white tomentose; seed one, crustaceous; pedicels 6-25 mm long {{{5}}} {{{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

This species is usually dioecious, though occasional monoecious forms are found. Generally, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tropical area, Sub Tropical area

Photo Gallery

  • Putrajiv (Hindi- पुत्रजीव) (3438668220).jpg
  • Putranjiva roxburghii - Putranjiva at Kolkatta - IRCTC 2017 (2).jpg
  • Puttira-civi (Tamil- புத்திரசீவி) (3437848159).jpg
  • Putranjiva roxburghii - Putranjiva at Kolkatta - IRCTC 2017 (3).jpg

References

  1. ↑ Uses
  2. ↑ Vernacular names
  3. ↑ BOTANIC DESCRIPTION

External Links

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