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'''Katira''' is a flowering plant in the family fabaceae. It is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|General fatigue}}, {{Uses|Candidiasis}}, {{Uses|Fatigue syndrome}}, {{Uses|Herpes simplex virus}}, {{Uses|Mononucleosis}}, {{Uses|Hypoglycemia}}, {{Uses|Hypoglycemia}}, {{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Flu}}.
  
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'''Katira''' is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine.<ref name="herb"/> It is a perennial plant and it is not listed as being threatened. Katira is commonly called in Hindi, '''Astragalus propinquus''' the  botanical name of this herb.  
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Roots}}.
  
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== Description ==
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==Chemical Composition==
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Chemical constituents of the roots (Radix Astragali) include polysaccharides and triterpenoids (such as astragalosides),[9] as well as isoflavones (including kumatakenin, calycosin, and formononetin) and their glycosides and malonates<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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Astragalus membranaceus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). It is hardy to zone (UK) 6. It is in flower from Jun to August, and the seeds ripen from Jul to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, lepidoptera.It can fix Nitrogen. 
 
  
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== Uses ==
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|hi=Katira|en=Astragalus root}}
  
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*The root is a sweet tonic herb that stimulates the immune system and many organs of the body whilst lowering blood pressure and blood sugar levels.<ref name="herb"/>
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==Properties==
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*A. propinquus is used in traditional Chinese medicine for healing and for diabetes.
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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 natural gum tragacanth, which is used in pharmaceuticals and textiles, is obtained from Astragalus tragacanthus.<ref name="uses"/>
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===Dravya===
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*A. propinquus is an component in Lectranal, a food supplement used in treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis
 
  
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==Common name==
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===Rasa===
  
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* ''' English''' -  Astragalus
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===Guna===
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* '''Hindi''' -  Katira
 
  
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== References ==
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===Veerya===
  
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<references>
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===Vipaka===
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<ref name="herb">[http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Astragalus+membranaceus Plants for future - Astragalus membranaceus-Moench]</ref>
 
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<ref name="uses">[https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1990/V1-252.html  "Introduction of Chia and Gum Tragacanth in the U.S."]</ref>
 
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</references>
 
  
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== External Links ==
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===Karma===
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astragalus_propinquus Astragalus propinquus-Wikipedia]
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===Prabhava===
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple||The leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in between}}
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|Flowers Season is June - August}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit||7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs|}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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Requires a dry well-drained soil in a sunny position<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Dry sandy soils}}, {{Commonly seen|Mountain thickets}}, {{Commonly seen|Steppes}}, {{Commonly seen|Meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|coniferous forests}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Astragalus centralpinus.JPG|
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File:Astragalus alpinus 240708.jpg|
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File:Astragalus.australis1.JPG|
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File:AstragalusBalearicus.jpg
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File:Astragalus danicus eF.jpg
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File:Astragalus exscapus.JPG
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astragalus_propinquus Chemistry]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Astragalus+membranaceus Cultivation details]</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/astragalus-herbs.html Astragalus – Side Effects and Health Benefits]
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* [https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/astragalus-propinquus Astragalus propinquus on science direct]
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* [http://www.homeremediess.com/astragalus-propinquus-plant-medicinal-uses-and-images/ Astragalus propinquus-home remedies]
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* [https://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-astragalus.html Astragalus propinquus on herbwisdom ]
  
 
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[[Category:Herbs]]
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[[Category:Fabaceae]]

Latest revision as of 10:56, 17 August 2020

Astragalus propinquus, Katira

Katira is a flowering plant in the family fabaceae. It is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Uses

General fatigue, Candidiasis, Fatigue syndrome, Herpes simplex virus, Mononucleosis, Hypoglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Cold, Flu.

Parts Used

Roots.

Chemical Composition

Chemical constituents of the roots (Radix Astragali) include polysaccharides and triterpenoids (such as astragalosides),[9] as well as isoflavones (including kumatakenin, calycosin, and formononetin) and their glycosides and malonates[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada NA
Hindi Katira
Malayalam NA
Tamil NA
Telugu NA
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit NA
English Astragalus root


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

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple 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 5-20 Flowers Season is June - August

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown With hooked hairs {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Requires a dry well-drained soil in a sunny position[2]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Dry sandy soils, Mountain thickets, Steppes, Meadows, coniferous forests.

Photo Gallery

  • Astragalus centralpinus.JPG
  • Astragalus alpinus 240708.jpg
  • Astragalus.australis1.JPG
  • AstragalusBalearicus.jpg
  • Astragalus danicus eF.jpg
  • Astragalus exscapus.JPG

References

  1. ↑ Chemistry
  2. ↑ Cultivation details

External Links

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