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'''Aristolochia indica''' is a climber (creeper) commonly found in Southern India and Sri Lanka. | '''Aristolochia indica''' is a climber (creeper) commonly found in Southern India and Sri Lanka. | ||
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
− | {{Uses|Low appetite}}, {{Uses|Menstrual disorders}}, {{Uses|Drops}}, {{Uses|Leukoderma}}, {{Uses|Tonsillitis}}, {{Uses|Chronic dyspepsia}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}, {{Uses|fever}}, {{Uses|Chronic rheumatism}} | + | {{Uses|Low appetite}}, {{Uses|Menstrual disorders}}, {{Uses|Drops}}, {{Uses|Leukoderma}}, {{Uses|Tonsillitis}}, {{Uses|Chronic dyspepsia}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}, {{Uses|fever}}, {{Uses|Chronic rheumatism}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>. |
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
− | {{Parts Used|Rizhomes}}, {{Parts Used| | + | {{Parts Used|Rizhomes}}, {{Parts Used|Roots}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Seeds}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>. |
==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
Roots have a crystalline substance, a glucoside, isoaristolochic acid, carbonyl compounds, allantoin. | Roots have a crystalline substance, a glucoside, isoaristolochic acid, carbonyl compounds, allantoin. | ||
− | Aristolochic acids, aristolactams | + | Aristolochic acids, aristolactams, Alkaloids<ref name="chemical composition"/> |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
− | {{Common names|kn= | + | {{Common names|kn= ಗೋಪಾಲಪುಟ್ಟಿ ತೊಟ್ಟಲು Gopalapatti toppalu, ಈಶ್ವರ ಬಳ್ಳಿ Ishvara balli, |en=Indian birthwort, Duck flower|ml=Garudakkodi|hi=Isharmul, Isarmul, Hooka bel|mr=Sapasan|te=Ishweraveru|bn=Ishormul,Isheri|gu=Sapasan|ta=Thazhaisurulikodi, Urikkalchedi, Kozhikkundu's, Perumarunthukodi}}<ref name="Common names"/> |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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==Habit== | ==Habit== | ||
{{Habit|Climber}}, {{Habit|Creeper}} | {{Habit|Climber}}, {{Habit|Creeper}} | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
− | {{Leaf|Oblong|Alternate | + | {{Leaf|Oblong|Alternate,12x4cm|Leaves 3-nerved from base and Differ from all other species by its oblong leaves}}<ref name="Leaf"/> |
===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
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===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
− | {{Fruit|oblong capsule|seed dispersal is by gravity|Fruiting throughout the year| | + | {{Fruit|oblong capsule|seed dispersal is by gravity|Fruiting throughout the year|Oblong pod with 5-6 grooves|Flat, triangular, winged|Opened pods look like baskets|Fruiting from July to December}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
+ | [[Gorochanadi vati]], [[Pukaghanda]], [[Mathala rasayana]], [[Mahavishagarbha taila]], [[Arogyakara Kasturi Maatre]]<Ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/> | ||
==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
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==Mode of Propagation== | ==Mode of Propagation== | ||
− | {{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Softwood | + | {{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Softwood Cuttings}}. |
==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
+ | Prefers a well-drained, humus-rich, loamy soil and a position in full sun or partial shade. The flowers of many species in this genus form an intricate trap for pollinating insects. The insects are tempted to an area of the flower where they are unable to grip and they slide down into the utricle - downward pointing hairs prevent them climbing out. The trap helps to ensure the fertilization of the flowers and the insects are eventually released<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | ||
− | == | + | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== |
+ | {{Commonly seen|Forest and thickets}}. | ||
==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
+ | <gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | ||
+ | Aristolochia indica - fruit.JPG | ||
+ | Aristolochia indica - leaves.JPG | ||
+ | Aristolochia indica 01.JPG | ||
+ | Aristolochia indica 02.JPG | ||
+ | Aristolochia indica 03.jpg | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
− | <references> | + | <references> |
+ | <ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.krishnaherbals.com/aristolochia-indica.html Chemistry]</ref> | ||
+ | <ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/a/aristolochia-indica Common names]</ref> | ||
+ | <ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/228798 Morphology]</ref> | ||
+ | <ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2017/03/29/ishwari-aristolochia-indica-indian-birthwort/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref> | ||
+ | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Aristolochia+tagala Cultivation]</ref> | ||
+ | <ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants">”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.142, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru</ref> | ||
</references> | </references> | ||
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[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Aristolochiaceae]] | ||
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+ | [[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]] |
Latest revision as of 18:00, 16 August 2023
Aristolochia indica is a climber (creeper) commonly found in Southern India and Sri Lanka.
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
Low appetite, Menstrual disorders, Drops, Leukoderma, Tonsillitis, Chronic dyspepsia, Indigestion, fever, Chronic rheumatism[1].
Parts Used
Rizhomes, Roots, Leaves, Seeds[1].
Chemical Composition
Roots have a crystalline substance, a glucoside, isoaristolochic acid, carbonyl compounds, allantoin. Aristolochic acids, aristolactams, Alkaloids[2]
Common names
Language | Common name |
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Kannada | ಗೋಪಾಲಪುಟ್ಟಿ ತೊಟ್ಟಲು Gopalapatti toppalu, ಈಶ್ವರ ಬಳ್ಳಿ Ishvara balli, |
Hindi | Isharmul, Isarmul, Hooka bel |
Malayalam | Garudakkodi |
Tamil | Thazhaisurulikodi, Urikkalchedi, Kozhikkundu's, Perumarunthukodi |
Telugu | Ishweraveru |
Marathi | Sapasan |
Gujarathi | Sapasan |
Punjabi | NA |
Kashmiri | NA |
Sanskrit | NA |
English | Indian birthwort, Duck flower |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Kashaya (Astringent), Katu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
Veerya
Shita (Cooling), Ushna (Heating)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Kapa, Pitta
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
Kind | Shape | Feature |
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Oblong | Alternate,12x4cm | Leaves 3-nerved from base and Differ from all other species by its oblong leaves |
Flower
Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
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Unisexual | 2-4cm long | Greenish-purple | 5 | Flowering from December-February |
Fruit
Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
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oblong capsule | seed dispersal is by gravity | Fruiting throughout the year | Oblong pod with 5-6 grooves | Flat, triangular, winged | Opened pods look like baskets |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Gorochanadi vati, Pukaghanda, Mathala rasayana, Mahavishagarbha taila, Arogyakara Kasturi Maatre[5]
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Prefers a well-drained, humus-rich, loamy soil and a position in full sun or partial shade. The flowers of many species in this genus form an intricate trap for pollinating insects. The insects are tempted to an area of the flower where they are unable to grip and they slide down into the utricle - downward pointing hairs prevent them climbing out. The trap helps to ensure the fertilization of the flowers and the insects are eventually released[6]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 ”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.142, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru
- ↑ Chemistry
- ↑ Common names
- ↑ Morphology
- ↑ Ayurvedic preparations
- ↑ Cultivation
External Links
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Low appetite
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Menstrual disorders
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Drops
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Leukoderma
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Tonsillitis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Chronic dyspepsia
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Indigestion
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat fever
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Chronic rheumatism
- Herbs with Rizhomes used in medicine
- Herbs with Roots used in medicine
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with Seeds 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 Marathi
- Herbs with common name in Gujarathi
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Climber
- Habit - Creeper
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Softwood Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Forest and thickets
- Herbs
- Aristolochiaceae
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos