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'''Aerva javanica''' is a species of plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It has a native distribution incorporating much of Africa and the south-west and south of Asia.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Cracking of skin}}, {{Uses|Hemorrhoids}}, {{Uses|Skin dryness}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Vomiting}}.<ref name="Uses"/>
  
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'''Buee''' (Hindi: बुई), or '''Aerva javanica''', the '''kapok bush''' or '''desert cotton''', is a species of plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It has a native distribution incorporating much of Africa (including Madagascar), and the south-west and south of Asia.<ref name="common names"/>
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Roots}}, {{Parts Used|Woolly spikes}}.
  
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== Description ==
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==Chemical Composition==
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The plant extract contains ascorbic acid, kaempferol, beta-amyrin and beta-sitosterol. The leaves also contain sitosterol and its glucoside.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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The plant is herbaceous, multi-stemmed and soft-wooded and bears broad leaves; it often has an erect habit and grows to a height of about 1.6 metres (5 ft 3 in). In Western Australia it tends to grow in sandy soils especially along drainage lines. It flowers between January and October.<ref name="des"/> Diplospory, a type of Agamospermy, occurs during the development of female gametophyte in the ovule and hence reduction division does not take place in the Megaspore mother cell. The diploid egg is unfertilized and forms the embryo. Hence daughter plants are exactly clones of the mother.
 
  
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== Uses ==
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=ದೊಡ್ಡ ಹಿಂಡಿ ಗಿಡ Dodda hindi gida|ml=|mr=Khul|sa=Dholphuli, Khul|ta=Perumpoolai|te=Magabira|hi=Safed bui|en=Javanese Wool Plant, Kapok Bush, Snow bush}}<ref name="Common names"/>
  
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*It is used for fuel and for fodder for goats.
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==Properties==
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*In traditional/ [[Ayurvedic medicine]] this plant has many uses. It is used externally to remove swelling, relieve inflammation and promote healing of wounds and ulcers.
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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*The flowers and roots are used to alleviate kidney problems and rheumatism and the seeds are believed to cure headaches.
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===Dravya===
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* A gargle is made from the plant to treat toothache.
 
  
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===Rasa===
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Tikshna (Sharp)
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===Veerya===
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Ushna (Hot)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, vata shamaka
  
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==Common name==
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===Prabhava===
  
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* '''Hindi''' - बुई
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Perennial herb}}
  
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== References ==
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|2-7 cm long|leaves are alternately arranged along the stems and are quite variable in shape}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
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<references>
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===Flower===
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<ref name="common names">[https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?101480 Aerva javanica information from NPGS/GRIN]</ref>
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{{Flower|Bisexual|Up to 10 cm long and 10 mm wide|Whitish flowers||Separate male and female flowers are borne on separate plants and Its flowering season is May-October}}
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<ref name="des">[https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/2646 "Aerva javanica (Burm.f.) Schult."]</ref>
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</references>
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Utricle|1-1.5 mm long||Orbicular|Many|Fruiting season is May-October}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Marma gulika]]
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* [[Virataradi kashaya]]
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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A plant of drier areas in the tropics and subtropics where it is found at elevations from sea level to 1,900 metres<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|African forest}}, {{Commonly seen|Tropical areas}}.
  
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== External Links ==
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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Aerva javanica - Habitat shot.jpg
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Aerva javanica 01.jpg
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File:الارى.jpg|Leaves
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Aerva javanica 02.jpg
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Aerva javanica 03.jpg|Fruiting spikes
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Aerva javanica 04.jpg
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Aerva javanica Pilbara.jpg
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Aerva javanica-1-dk-yercaud-salem-India.JPG
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Aerva javanica-2-dk-yercaud-salem-India.JPG
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</gallery>
  
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerva_javanica Aerva javanica-Wikipedia]
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://gbpihedenvis.nic.in/PDFs/Glossary_Medicinal_Plants_Springer.pdf Chemical constituents]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[https://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/media/Html/aerva_javanica.htm Stems and Leaves]</ref>
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2017/03/29/gorakshaganja-aerva-lanata/ Ayurvedic Preparation]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Aerva+javanica Cultivation Details]</ref>
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<ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/a/aerva-javanica Common names]</ref>
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<ref name="Uses">Kappathagudda - A Repertoire of Medicinal Plants of Gadag, Page no: 46</ref>
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</references>
  
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.ceacsu.edu.pk/PDF%20file/Volume%2013%20No%2001/48-52-PJAEC-04102011-05-old.pdf Chemical Compositions of the Essential oil of Aerva javanicaLeaves and Stems]
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* [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267409203_Chemical_Compositions_of_the_Essential_oil_of_Aerva_javanica_Leaves_and_Stems Chemical Compositions of the Essential oil of Aerva javanica Leaves ]
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* [https://www.feedipedia.org/node/193 Aerva javanica on pedipedea]
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* [https://plants.jstor.org/compilation/aerva.javanica Aerva javanica on global plants]
 
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Latest revision as of 17:02, 2 February 2021

Buee, Aerva javanica

Aerva javanica is a species of plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It has a native distribution incorporating much of Africa and the south-west and south of Asia.

Uses

Rheumatism, Cracking of skin, Hemorrhoids, Skin dryness, Skin eruptions, Fever, Vomiting.[1]

Parts Used

Roots, Woolly spikes.

Chemical Composition

The plant extract contains ascorbic acid, kaempferol, beta-amyrin and beta-sitosterol. The leaves also contain sitosterol and its glucoside.[2]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada ದೊಡ್ಡ ಹಿಂಡಿ ಗಿಡ Dodda hindi gida
Hindi Safed bui
Malayalam
Tamil Perumpoolai
Telugu Magabira
Marathi Khul
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Dholphuli, Khul
English Javanese Wool Plant, Kapok Bush, Snow bush

[3]

Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, vata shamaka

Prabhava

Habit

Perennial herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple 2-7 cm long leaves are alternately arranged along the stems and are quite variable in shape

[4]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Bisexual Up to 10 cm long and 10 mm wide Whitish flowers Separate male and female flowers are borne on separate plants and Its flowering season is May-October

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Utricle 1-1.5 mm long Orbicular Many Fruiting season is May-October

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

[5]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds.

How to plant/cultivate

A plant of drier areas in the tropics and subtropics where it is found at elevations from sea level to 1,900 metres[6]

Commonly seen growing in areas

African forest, Tropical areas.

Photo Gallery

  • Aerva javanica - Habitat shot.jpg
  • Aerva javanica 01.jpg

  • Leaves

  • Aerva javanica 02.jpg

  • Fruiting spikes

  • Aerva javanica 04.jpg
  • Aerva javanica Pilbara.jpg
  • Aerva javanica-1-dk-yercaud-salem-India.JPG
  • Aerva javanica-2-dk-yercaud-salem-India.JPG

References

  1. ↑ Kappathagudda - A Repertoire of Medicinal Plants of Gadag, Page no: 46
  2. ↑ Chemical constituents
  3. ↑ Common names
  4. ↑ Stems and Leaves
  5. ↑ Ayurvedic Preparation
  6. ↑ Cultivation Details

External Links

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