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'''Aristolochia indica''' is a climber (creeper) commonly found in Southern India and Sri Lanka.
==Uses==
{{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|Rizhomes}}, {{Parts Used|rootsRoots}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Seeds}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>.
==Chemical Composition==
Roots have a crystalline substance, a glucoside, isoaristolochic acid, carbonyl compounds, allantoin.
Aristolochic acids, aristolactams. Aris, Alkaloids<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=eeshwari 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==
===Rasa===
Kashaya (Astringent), Katu(Pungent), Tikta, Kashaya(Bitter)
===Guna===
===Veerya===
Shita (Cooling), Ushna (Heating)
===Vipaka===
Katu(Pungent)
===Karma===
Kapa, Pitta
===Prabhava===
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Oblong|Alternate,12x4cm|Leaves 3-nerved from base and Differ from all other species by its oblong leaves}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Greenish-purple|5|Flowering from December-February}}
===Fruit===
{{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===
==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==
==Mode of Propagation==
{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Softwood Cuttings}}.
==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"/>
==Habitat or DistributionCommonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Forest and thickets}}.
==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> <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>
* [https://easyayurveda.com/2017/03/29/ishwari-aristolochia-indica-indian-birthwort/ Aristolochia indica on Easy Ayurveda]
* [http://www.alwaysayurveda.com/aristolochia-indica/ Aristolochia indica on Planet Ayurveda]
* [https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/228798 Aristolochia indica on India Biodiversity Portal]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Aristolochiaceae]]
[[Category:HerbsAyurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
