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| + | '''Juncus effusus''' with the common names common rush or soft rush, is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant species in the family Juncaceae. In North America, the common name soft rush also refers to Juncus interior. | ||
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| + | ==Uses== | ||
| + | {{Uses|Sore throats}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Oedema}}, {{Uses|Acute urinary tract infection}}, {{Uses|Morbid crying of babies}}, {{Uses|Skin problems}}. | ||
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==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
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==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | <ref name=" | + | The Stems yield araban and xylan, Dry stems yielded six phenolic constituents: 7-carboxy-2-hydroxy-1-methyl-5-vinyl-9, 10-dihydrophenanthrene, 2,3-isopylidene-1-O-ferulic acid glyceride, (2S)-2, 3-isopylidene-1-0-p-coumaroyl glycer- ide, dehydroeffusal, p-hydroxybenzaldehyde and luteolin- 5,3'-dimethyl ether. <ref name="Chemical composition"/> |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names | + | {{Common names|en=Bog rush, Japanese mat rush, Soft rush|hi=Arching stems}} |
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==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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==Habit== | ==Habit== | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
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| − | {{ | + | {{Stem|Long|||Ovoid-cylindric, Stem c 30-90 cm high, c 2-2.5 mm wide. Tepals c 2-2.5 mm long|Bract of flowerhead looks like continuation of stem, so that flowerhead appears to be emerging from side of stem. Stem feels smooth, without ridges, though faint lines can be seen. If ridges present then it's Compact Rush.|}} |
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===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
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==Mode of Propagation== | ==Mode of Propagation== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | + | Soil: Juncus effusus thrives in acidic, wet soils that have poor drainage. Irrigation: Plants require permanent water, ideally between 5 and 10cm (2-4 inch) deep, it can be grown near water with pebbles and rocks or with continual irrigation.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> |
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
| − | {{Commonly seen|}}, {{Commonly seen|}}, {{Commonly seen| | + | {{Commonly seen|Moorland}}, {{Commonly seen|Grassland}}, {{Commonly seen|Croftland}}. |
==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | <gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | ||
| + | File:2014-06-18-12.52.05 ZS PMax Juncus effusus-1 (14290928148).jpg|Stems | ||
| + | File:Starr-070906-8950-Juncus effusus-stems-Kula Ace Hardware and Nursery-Maui (24892331555).jpg|Stems | ||
| + | File:EB1911 Juncaceae - Juncus effusus.jpg|Flower | ||
| + | File:2014-06-18-13.33.59 ZS PMax Juncus effusus-1 (14497644953).jpg|Flower | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references> | <references> | ||
| + | <ref name="Chemical composition">[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11418-015-0898-4 Chemical composition]</ref> | ||
| + | <ref name="Uses">[http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/j/juncus-effusus=soft-rush.php Uses]</ref> | ||
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="Common names">[https://www.Cabi.org/isc/datasheet/29068 Local names]</ref> |
| − | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.plantsrescue.com/juncus-effusus/ Cultivation details]</ref> | |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | * [ ] | + | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juncus_effusus Juncus effusus on Wikimepdia.org] |
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[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:48, 23 November 2020
Juncus effusus with the common names common rush or soft rush, is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant species in the family Juncaceae. In North America, the common name soft rush also refers to Juncus interior.
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
Sore throats, Jaundice, Oedema, Acute urinary tract infection, Morbid crying of babies, Skin problems. [1]
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
The Stems yield araban and xylan, Dry stems yielded six phenolic constituents: 7-carboxy-2-hydroxy-1-methyl-5-vinyl-9, 10-dihydrophenanthrene, 2,3-isopylidene-1-O-ferulic acid glyceride, (2S)-2, 3-isopylidene-1-0-p-coumaroyl glycer- ide, dehydroeffusal, p-hydroxybenzaldehyde and luteolin- 5,3'-dimethyl ether. [2]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | NA |
| Hindi | Arching stems |
| Malayalam | NA |
| Tamil | NA |
| Telugu | NA |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | NA |
| English | Bog rush, Japanese mat rush, Soft rush |
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
Stem
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Soil: Juncus effusus thrives in acidic, wet soils that have poor drainage. Irrigation: Plants require permanent water, ideally between 5 and 10cm (2-4 inch) deep, it can be grown near water with pebbles and rocks or with continual irrigation.[4]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Moorland, Grassland, Croftland.
Photo Gallery
Stems
Stems
Flower
Flower
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References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sore throats
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Jaundice
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Oedema
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Acute urinary tract infection
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Morbid crying of babies
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Skin problems
- Herbs with Stems used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Shrub
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Stem
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Moorland
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Grassland
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Croftland
- Herbs
- Malvaceae
