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Trichodesma indicum - Adhapuspi, Indian Borage

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[[File:Symphytum uplandicum x Bocking 14Davidraju IMG 7187.jpg|thumb|right|''Comfrey'']]'''Adhakpuspi''' is an Indian medicinal plant found in the Indian subcontinent. These are widely distributed as a weed throughout India. They grow to an altitude of about 1500 m in the Himalayas and it is used as a fertiliser and as an herbal medicine. ==Uses=={{Uses|Arthritis}}, {{Uses|Anorexia}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}}, {{Uses|Skin dise}}, {{Uses|Snake bite}}, {{Uses|Dairrhea}}, {{Uses|Dysmenorrhea}}, {{Uses|Abortion case}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>.
'''Comfrey''' (also comphrey) is a common ==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Whole plant}}, {{Parts Used|Roots}}<ref name for plants in the genus Symphytum. Comfrey species are important herbs in organic gardening. It is used as a fertilizer and as an herbal medicine="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>.
== Description Chemical Composition==The seed of the plant contains lenoleic acid, Oleic acid, palmatic acid.The leaves cotains hexaconase, Ethylhexacosanoate, Ethylester and 21, 24 Hexacosadeinoic acid.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
'''Comfrey''' (Symphytum officinale L.) is a perennial herb of the family Boraginaceae with a black==Common names=={{Common names|kn=Athomukhi, turnip-like root and largeKattetumbesoppu|ml=Kilukkamtumpa|sa=Adhapushpi|ta=Kulittaitumpai, hairy broad leaves that bears small bell-shaped flowers of various coloursKallutaitumpai|te=Guvagatti|hi=Anadhahuli, typically cream or purplish, which may be striped. It is native to Europe, growing in damp, grassy places, and is locally frequent throughout Ireland and Britain on river banks and ditches. More common is the hybrid between S. officinale and S. asperum, Symphytum × uplandicum, known as Russian Comfrey, which is widespread in the British Isles, and which interbreeds with S. officinale. Chotakulpha|en=Indian Borage}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
== Uses Habit== *Comfrey was historically used to treat a wide variety of ailments ranging from bronchial problems, broken bones, sprains, arthritis, gastric and varicose ulcers, severe burns, acne and other skin conditions.*It was reputed to have bone and teeth building properties in children, and have value in treating "many female disorders".*The plant contains the small organic molecule allantoin, which is thought to stimulate cell growth and repair while also depressing inflammation{{Habit|Herb}}.
==Common Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|Oblong-lanceolate| Leaf Apex is Acite and its base is Acute-auriculate.it has entire leaf margin}}.<ref name=="Leaf"/>
* '''English''' ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|4- Comfrey* '''Kannada''' 8cm long|Blue||Flowering from September- ಕಟ್ಟೆ ತುಮೆ ಸೊಪ್ಪು* '''Hindi''' November and January- Chhota KalpaMarch}}.
===Fruit==={{Fruit|Smooth||Smooth on the outer and rugosely pitted on the inner face.|In almost free, 4 nutlets||Fruiting throughout the year.}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==The plant is found as a weed in many areas of the tropics and subtropics.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Himalayas}}, {{Commonly seen|Cultivated fields}}, {{Commonly seen|Dry stony wastelands}}, {{Commonly seen|Black cotton soil}}. ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">File:Adha3.jpg|FlowerFile:Trichodesma indicum 01.jpg|FlowerFile:Trichodesma indicum 06.jpg|LeavesFile:Trichodesma indicum in Hyderabad, AP W IMG 7917.jpg|Whole plant </gallery> ==References==<references><ref name="chemical composition">[https://easyayurveda.com/2017/02/01/trichodesma-indicum/ Easy ayurveda]</ref><ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/33327 Morphology]</ref><ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Trichodesma+indicum Trophical plants]</ref><ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants">”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume - 2” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.49, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #45, Paapannana Tota, 1st Main road, Basaveshwara Nagara, Bengaluru. </ref></references> == External Links ==* [https://easyayurveda.com/2017/02/01/trichodesma-indicum/ Indian Borage on easyayurveda.com]* [https://www.bimbima.com/ayurveda/medicinal-plant-indian-borage-trichodesma-indicum/210/ Indian Borage on bimbima.com]* [http://www.efloraofgandhinagar.in/herb/trichodesma-indicum Indian Borage on eflora of gandhinagar.in]* [http://www.ijbttjournal.org/volume-5/issue-1/IJBTT-V5P601.pdf Indian Borage on ijbtt journal.org]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comfrey "Comfrey"]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have flower, fruit and leaf photos]]
[[Category:Boraginaceae]]
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