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[[File:Sambucus nigra 004.jpg|thumb|right|''Sambucus nigra'', ''Elderberry'']] | [[File:Sambucus nigra 004.jpg|thumb|right|''Sambucus nigra'', ''Elderberry'']] | ||
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'''Sambucus nigra''' is a species complex of flowering plants in the family Adoxaceae and it is native to most of Europe and North America. | '''Sambucus nigra''' is a species complex of flowering plants in the family Adoxaceae and it is native to most of Europe and North America. | ||
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
| − | {{Uses| | + | {{Uses|Sinus infection}}, {{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Flu symptoms}}, {{Uses|Blood sugar}}, {{Uses|Ease Allergies}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Acne}}, {{Uses|Skin rashes}} |
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
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===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit|General|7–10 mm|The fruit is fleshy|| | + | {{Fruit|General|7–10 mm|The fruit is fleshy||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== | ||
| − | + | Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn in a cold frame, when it should germinate in early spring. Stored seed can be sown in the spring in a cold frame but will probably germinate better if it is given 2 months warm followed by 2 months cold stratification firs.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | |
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
| − | {{Commonly seen|Wet and dry fertile soils}}, {{Commonly seen|Primarily in sunny locations}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests | + | {{Commonly seen|Wet and dry fertile soils}}, {{Commonly seen|Primarily in sunny locations}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests}}. |
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| − | File: | + | File:Sambucus nigra, bloeipluime, Louwsburg.jpg|Flowers |
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| + | File:Sambucus nigra 0004.JPG|Fruits | ||
| + | File:Common Elder - Sambucus nigra - geograph.org.uk - 1513147.jpg|Fruits | ||
| + | File:Sambucus nigra20100414 39.jpg|Seed | ||
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| − | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.mdidea.com/products/new/new07404.html | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.mdidea.com/products/new/new07404.html Pharmacology]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="Leaf">[https://gobotany.newenglandwild.org/species/sambucus/nigra/ | + | <ref name="Leaf">[https://gobotany.newenglandwild.org/species/sambucus/nigra/ Plant Characteristics]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=Sambucus+nigra | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=Sambucus+nigra Cultivation details]</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 13:04, 4 August 2020
Sambucus nigra is a species complex of flowering plants in the family Adoxaceae and it is native to most of Europe and North America.
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
Sinus infection, Cold, Flu symptoms, Blood sugar, Ease Allergies, Skin eruptions, Diabetes, Cancer, Acne, Skin rashes
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Elder flower contains flavonoids (up to 3%) composed mainly of flavonol glycosides (astragalin, hyperoside, isoquercitrin, and rutin up to 1.9%) and free aglycones (quercetin and kaempferol); minerals (8?%), mainly potassium[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | |
| Hindi | |
| Malayalam | |
| Tamil | |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | |
| English | Elderberry |
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)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Kapha, Vata
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Alternate | The leaves are made up of two or more discrete leaflets |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 2-4cm long | Yellow | 5-20 | Flowers Season is June - August |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 7–10 mm | The fruit is fleshy | 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
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn in a cold frame, when it should germinate in early spring. Stored seed can be sown in the spring in a cold frame but will probably germinate better if it is given 2 months warm followed by 2 months cold stratification firs.[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Wet and dry fertile soils, Primarily in sunny locations, Borders of forests.
Photo Gallery
Leaves
Flowers
Flowers
Fruits
Fruits
Seed
References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sinus infection
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cold
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Flu symptoms
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Blood sugar
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Ease Allergies
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Skin eruptions
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diabetes
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cancer
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Acne
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Skin rashes
- Herbs with Fruits used in medicine
- Herbs with Flowers used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Shrub
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Wet and dry fertile soils
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Primarily in sunny locations
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Borders of forests
- Herbs
- Adoxaceae
