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'''Tamarix gallica''' is a deciduous, herbaceous, twiggy shrub or small tree reaching up to about 5 meters high. It is indigenous to Saudi Arabia and the Sinai Peninsula, and very common around the Mediterranean region. It is present in many other areas as an invasive introduced species, often becoming a noxious weed. It was first described for botanical classification by the taxonomist Carolus Linnaeus in 1753, but had already been in cultivation since 1596.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}}, {{Uses|Spleen trouble}},
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{{Uses|Leucoderma}}, {{Uses|Oxidative stress}}.
  
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'''Bahugranthih''' or '''Tamarix gallica''', the '''French tamarisk''',<ref name="int"/> is a deciduous, herbaceous, twiggy shrub or small tree reaching up to about 5 meters high.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}.
  
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It is indigenous to Saudi Arabia and the Sinai Peninsula, and very common around the Mediterranean region. It is present in many other areas as an invasive introduced species, often becoming a noxious weed.<ref name="int/> It was first described for botanical classification by the taxonomist Carolus Linnaeus in 1753, but had already been in cultivation since 1596.
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==Chemical Composition==
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The major chemical constituents of Tamarix indica are tannin (50%), tamarixin, troupin, 4-methylcoumarin and 3,3-di-O-methylellagic acid.Several types of polyphenols (anthocyanins, tannins,flavonones, isoflavonones, resveratrol and ellagic acid)are currently reported. the presence of some antioxidantcompound i.e. terpenoids <ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
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== Description ==
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Pakke|ml=Siru savukku|sa=Jhavuka|ta=Ciru-cavukku|te=Pakke|hi=Jhaoo, Bari Mayee|en=Tamarisk, Manna Plant}}
  
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It has fragile, woody branchlets that drop off in autumn along with the small, scale-like leaves that cover them. The leaf-shape is an adaption over time to exceedingly dry conditions.
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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The pink flowers are tiny, hermaphroditic, and are borne on narrow, feather-like spikes. They frequently bloom earlier than the leaves, first in May, and sometimes a second time in August.
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===Rasa===
  
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In its native range the plant grows in moist areas such as riverbanks, especially in saline soils.
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===Guna===
  
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== Uses ==
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===Veerya===
  
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It has been grown as an ornamental plant for its profuse production of showy pink flower spikes. In Algeria and surrounding areas it has been used in [[Ayurvedic medicine]]/ medicinally for rheumatism, diarrhea, and other maladies.<ref name="uses"/>
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===Vipaka===
  
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==Common name==
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===Karma===
  
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* '''English''' -  French tamarisk
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===Prabhava===
  
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== References ==
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Deciduous Shrub}}
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<ref name="int">[https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=TAGA  "Tamarix gallica". Natural Resources Conservation Service ]</ref>
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==Identification==
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<ref name="uses">[http://www.uicnmed.org/nabp/database/HTM/PDF/p64.pdf  A Guide to Medicinal Plants in North Africa]</ref>
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Alternate|Very small|1/16 inch and scale-like, pale green}}.<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|Small|Lavender pink|5|Numerous and occurring all along the twig, very attractive, appearing in early spring}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Small|7.5–11 cm long, 1.5 cm broad|Dry capsules containing small cottony seeds, ripen in late spring|Cottony seeds}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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An easily grown plant, succeeding in most soils and tolerant of saline conditions. Grows well in heavy clay soils as well as in sands and even shingle<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Moist region}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Tamarix gallica, Vic-la-Gardiole 01.jpg
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Image:Tamarix gallica struik.jpg
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Image:Tamarix gallica DehesaBoyal2.jpg
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File:Tamarix gallica - Villa Taranto (Verbania) - DSC03778.JPG
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File:Tamarix gallica01.jpg
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File:Tamarix gallica 2009December13 DehesaBoyaldePuertollano.jpg
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File:Tamarix pioneer plant.jpg
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>  
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://saspublisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/SAJP35363-365.pdf Chemical constituents]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=400 Morphology]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://practicalplants.org/wiki/Tamarix_gallica Ecology]</ref>
 
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</references>
  
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== External Links ==
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==External Links==
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* [https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Tamarix-Gallica-Cid5199 Tamarix gallica-uses,benefits,side effects,nutrients]
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* [http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/t/tamarix-gallica=manna-plant.php Tamarix gallica on natural medicinal herbs]
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* [http://www.himalayawellness.com/herbfinder/tamarix-gallica.htm Tamarix gallica on himalay wellness]
  
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamarix_gallica Tamarix gallica]
 
  
 
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[[Category:Herbs]]
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[[Category:Tamaricaceae]]

Latest revision as of 10:36, 19 August 2020

Bahugranthih, Tamarix gallica, aphalah
Tamarix gallica.jpg

Tamarix gallica is a deciduous, herbaceous, twiggy shrub or small tree reaching up to about 5 meters high. It is indigenous to Saudi Arabia and the Sinai Peninsula, and very common around the Mediterranean region. It is present in many other areas as an invasive introduced species, often becoming a noxious weed. It was first described for botanical classification by the taxonomist Carolus Linnaeus in 1753, but had already been in cultivation since 1596.

Uses

Wounds, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Spleen trouble, Leucoderma, Oxidative stress.

Parts Used

Leaves.

Chemical Composition

The major chemical constituents of Tamarix indica are tannin (50%), tamarixin, troupin, 4-methylcoumarin and 3,3-di-O-methylellagic acid.Several types of polyphenols (anthocyanins, tannins,flavonones, isoflavonones, resveratrol and ellagic acid)are currently reported. the presence of some antioxidantcompound i.e. terpenoids [1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Pakke
Hindi Jhaoo, Bari Mayee
Malayalam Siru savukku
Tamil Ciru-cavukku
Telugu Pakke
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Jhavuka
English Tamarisk, Manna Plant


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

Deciduous Shrub

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Alternate Very small 1/16 inch and scale-like, pale green

.[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual Small Lavender pink 5 Numerous and occurring all along the twig, very attractive, appearing in early spring

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Small 7.5–11 cm long, 1.5 cm broad Dry capsules containing small cottony seeds, ripen in late spring Cottony seeds {{{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

An easily grown plant, succeeding in most soils and tolerant of saline conditions. Grows well in heavy clay soils as well as in sands and even shingle[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Moist region.


Photo Gallery

  • Tamarix gallica, Vic-la-Gardiole 01.jpg
  • Tamarix gallica struik.jpg
  • Tamarix gallica DehesaBoyal2.jpg
  • Tamarix gallica - Villa Taranto (Verbania) - DSC03778.JPG
  • Tamarix gallica01.jpg
  • Tamarix gallica 2009December13 DehesaBoyaldePuertollano.jpg
  • Tamarix pioneer plant.jpg

References

  1. ↑ Chemical constituents
  2. ↑ Morphology
  3. ↑ Ecology

External Links

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