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[[File:Dichrostachys cinerea (8444618244).jpg|thumb|right|''Virataru'', ''Dichrostachys cinerea'']] | [[File:Dichrostachys cinerea (8444618244).jpg|thumb|right|''Virataru'', ''Dichrostachys cinerea'']] | ||
| − | '''Virataru''' is a deciduous or semi-deciduous shrub. It can grow upto 1 - 8 metres tall. The plant is covered with spines and is sometimes suckering and thicket-forming. A true multi-purpose tree, providing food, medicines, fuel and various commodities. | + | |
| + | '''Virataru''' is a deciduous or semi-deciduous shrub. It can grow upto 1 - 8 metres tall. The plant is covered with spines and is sometimes suckering and thicket-forming. A true multi-purpose tree, providing food, medicines, fuel and various commodities. This shrub is belongs to Memosaceae family. <ref name="Plant family"/> | ||
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
| − | {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Excessive thirst}}, {{Uses|Kidney stones}}, {{Uses|Gynecological disorders}}, {{Uses|Urinary retention}} | + | {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Excessive thirst}}, {{Uses|Kidney stones}}, {{Uses|Gynecological disorders}}, {{Uses|Urinary retention}}.<ref name="Uses"/> |
| − | <ref name="Uses"/> | ||
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
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==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| + | It contain apigenin-7-O-apiosyl (1 → 2) glucoside (1) (Liet al., 1997), chrysoeriol-7-O-apiosyl (1 → 2) glucoside (2) (Lin etal, 2007) and the major compound clovamid. <ref name="Chemical Composition"/> | ||
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn= | + | {{Common names|kn=ಎಡತರಿ Edatari, ಶಮಿ Shami|ml=Viravrksam, Vitattal|sa=Bahuvaraka, Dirghamula|ta=Karukavi, Vadataram, Vidattalai, Vitattali|te=Nalla venuturu, Velthuru, Veluthuru chettu|hi=Goya-khair, Kheri|en=Sicklebush}}.<ref name="Common names"/> |
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==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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<ref name="Common names">[http://envis.frlht.org/bot_search Vernacular names]</ref> | <ref name="Common names">[http://envis.frlht.org/bot_search Vernacular names]</ref> | ||
<ref name="Cultivation details">[https://uses.plantnet-project.org/en/Dichrostachys_cinerea_(PROTA) Cultivation details]</ref> | <ref name="Cultivation details">[https://uses.plantnet-project.org/en/Dichrostachys_cinerea_(PROTA) Cultivation details]</ref> | ||
| − | + | <ref name="Chemical Composition">[https://www.japsonline.com/admin/php/uploads/2428_pdf.pdf Chemical constituents]</ref> | |
| + | <ref name="Plant family">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:317</ref> | ||
</references> | </references> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | * [http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Dichrostachys+cinerea] | + | * [http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Dichrostachys+cinerea Dichrostachys cinerea on theferns.info] |
| − | * [http://www.worldagroforestry.org/treedb/AFTPDFS/Dichrostachys_cinerea.PDF] | + | * [http://www.worldagroforestry.org/treedb/AFTPDFS/Dichrostachys_cinerea.PDF Dichrostachys cinerea on worldagroforestry.org] |
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
[[Category:Fabaceae]] | [[Category:Fabaceae]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:24, 15 October 2020
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Virataru is a deciduous or semi-deciduous shrub. It can grow upto 1 - 8 metres tall. The plant is covered with spines and is sometimes suckering and thicket-forming. A true multi-purpose tree, providing food, medicines, fuel and various commodities. This shrub is belongs to Memosaceae family. [1]
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
Diarrhea, Excessive thirst, Kidney stones, Gynecological disorders, Urinary retention.[2]
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
It contain apigenin-7-O-apiosyl (1 → 2) glucoside (1) (Liet al., 1997), chrysoeriol-7-O-apiosyl (1 → 2) glucoside (2) (Lin etal, 2007) and the major compound clovamid. [3]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | ಎಡತರಿ Edatari, ಶಮಿ Shami |
| Hindi | Goya-khair, Kheri |
| Malayalam | Viravrksam, Vitattal |
| Tamil | Karukavi, Vadataram, Vidattalai, Vitattali |
| Telugu | Nalla venuturu, Velthuru, Veluthuru chettu |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Bahuvaraka, Dirghamula |
| English | Sicklebush |
.[4]
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)
Guna
Laghu (Light)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Vata and Kapha
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Bipinnate | Alternate | Stipulate; stipules 2, minute, lateral. |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polygamous | Solitary or axillary spikes | Pink and yellow | 10 | Upper flowers bisexual, yellow; lower ones neutar, pink or purple. |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Pod | Linear, flat, coiled, continuous within, indehiscent or opening from apex | Seeds 4-6, ovoid, compressed. | {{{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
Fruits should be collected from the shrub or tree as soon as they are mature, after which the seeds should be extracted[6]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
Flowers
Flowers
Leaves and flowers
Pods
Seeds
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References
- ↑ Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:317
- ↑ Uses
- ↑ Chemical constituents
- ↑ Vernacular names
- ↑ Botonic description
- ↑ Cultivation details
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Excessive thirst
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Kidney stones
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Gynecological disorders
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Urinary retention
- Herbs with Bark used in medicine
- Herbs with Root used in medicine
- Herbs with Heartwood used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- 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 Tropical area
- Herbs
- Fabaceae
