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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
| − | {{Uses|Scurvy}}, {{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|Cancer | + | {{Uses|Scurvy}}, {{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|Cancer prevention}}, {{Uses|Anti aging action}}, {{Uses|Metabolic disorders}}, {{Uses|Heart problems}}, {{Uses|Digestion}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/> |
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
| − | {{Parts Used|Fruits}} | + | {{Parts Used|Fruits}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/> |
==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
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==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Barbados Cherry}} | + | {{Common names|kn=Sime Arenelli|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Barbados Cherry}} |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
| − | {{Leaf|Simple| | + | {{Leaf|Simple|Ovate-lanceolate|The leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in between}}<ref name="Leaf"/> |
===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-10|The flowers are sessile and borne on the short-peduncled cymes}} | + | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-10|The flowers are sessile and borne on the short-peduncled cymes. Flowering season is May - November}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit| | + | {{Fruit|The fruit is very long and narrow|Pointed at both ends|It contains thin flat seeds||Many|Fruiting season is May - November}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
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==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
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| − | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ayurtimes.com/acerola-barbados-cherry-malpighia-emarginata/ | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ayurtimes.com/acerola-barbados-cherry-malpighia-emarginata/ Phytochemistry]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="Leaf">[https://www.ayurtimes.com/acerola-barbados-cherry-malpighia-emarginata/ "plant | + | <ref name="Leaf">[https://www.ayurtimes.com/acerola-barbados-cherry-malpighia-emarginata/ Plant description]</ref> |
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| + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Malpighia+emarginata Cultivation Details]</ref> | ||
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| + | <ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants">"Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume - 2" by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.456, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #45, Paapannana Tota, 1st Main road, Basaveshwara Nagara, Bengaluru. </ref> | ||
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</references> | </references> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | * [http://gardenoracle.com/images/malpighia-emarginata.html | + | * [http://gardenoracle.com/images/malpighia-emarginata.html Garden oracle.com] |
* [http://www.madaboutberries.com/acerola.html How to Grow Acerola Cherries] | * [http://www.madaboutberries.com/acerola.html How to Grow Acerola Cherries] | ||
* [https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Malpighia+emarginata Malpighia emarginata on plants for future] | * [https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Malpighia+emarginata Malpighia emarginata on plants for future] | ||
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:35, 20 June 2023
Malpighia emarginata is a tropical fruit-bearing shrub or small tree in the family Malpighiaceae. Acerola is native to South America, southern Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and Central America.
Uses
Scurvy, Diabetes, Cancer prevention, Anti aging action, Metabolic disorders, Heart problems, Digestion[1]
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Acerola provides a rich source of vitamin C, about 1000 to 4000 mg per 100 grams. The green, unripe fruits contain twice the amount of Vitamin C than the ripe fruits.[2]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | Sime Arenelli |
| Hindi | |
| Malayalam | |
| Tamil | |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | |
| English | Barbados Cherry |
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
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Ovate-lanceolate | The leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in between |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 2-4cm long | Yellow | 5-10 | The flowers are sessile and borne on the short-peduncled cymes. Flowering season is May - November |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The fruit is very long and narrow | Pointed at both ends | It contains thin flat seeds | Many | Fruiting season is May - November |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Easily grown in a good soil and a sunny position[4]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume - 2" by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.456, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #45, Paapannana Tota, 1st Main road, Basaveshwara Nagara, Bengaluru.
- ↑ Phytochemistry
- ↑ Plant description
- ↑ Cultivation Details
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Scurvy
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diabetes
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cancer prevention
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Anti aging action
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Metabolic disorders
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Heart problems
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Digestion
- Herbs with Fruits used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Herb
- 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 Subtropical area
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Meadows
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Borders of forests and fields
- Herbs
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos
