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Persea borbonia is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family, with several common names including redbay,<ref name="int"/> tisswood,<ref name="int"/> scrubbay, shorebay, and swampbay.
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[[File:Persea borbonia 5zz.jpg|thumb|right|''Redbay'']]
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'''Persea borbonia''' is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is one of about 150 species in the evergreen tree genus Persea. It is an evergreen tree that is native to the Southeastern United States.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Fevers}}, {{Uses|Headaches}}, {{Uses|Excess thirst}}, {{Uses|Constipation}}, {{Uses|Appetite loss}}, {{Uses|Blocked urination}}, {{Uses|Rheumatic joint}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Painful limbs}}
  
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It is one of about 150 species in the evergreen tree genus Persea. It is an evergreen tree that is native to the Southeastern United States.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}.
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==Chemical Composition==
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Contains volatile oils, flavonoids, apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, kaempferol, tiliroside, triterpene glycosides including euscapic acid and tormentic acid, phenolic acids, and 3%–21% tannins.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Redbay, tisswood}}
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==Properties==
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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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===Dravya===
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===Rasa===
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), 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
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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|Alternate|The leaves are entire margins, lance-shaped, evergreen, 3 to 7 inches long, 1 to 2 inches wide}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow-green|5-20|Light yellow-green occurring in small, clusters in leaf axils}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Round drupe|1/3 to 1/2 inch|Mature in early fall|Dark blue|-}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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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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Sandy to rich moist soils of low woodlands, coastal forests, along the sides of bogs, streams and swamps. Sometimes found in dry sandy areas in Florida.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Sandy to rich moist soils}}, {{Commonly seen|Coastal forests}}, {{Commonly seen|Along the sides of bogs}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
  
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== Description ==
 
 
   
 
   
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Persea borbonia can be present as either a small tree or a large shrub. It has evergreen leaves that are about 3 to 6 inches long with a lance shape. The leaves are arranged alternately and emit a spicy smell when crushed.<ref name="des"/> The leaves vary in color from bright green to dark green. These trees are capable of producing fruit that is a small, blue or black drupe.<ref name="des2"/> Redbay is a perennial, with a non-herbaceous stem that is lignified.
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Persea borbonia - United States Botanic Garden - DSC09465.JPG
  
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== Uses ==
 
 
   
 
   
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*The plant is not widely used in the present day for medicinal uses, however the Seminole Indians used to use it as an emetic, to induce vomiting.<ref name="uses"/>
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Persea borbonia 5zz.jpg
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*The dried up leaves can be used as a condiment.
 
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*The wood is hard and strong, which can be used to build boats, cabinets and for lining the interior of structures. The wood is not traded on a very large scale so it is confined to the regions where P. borbonia grows.
 
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*Persea borbonia is cultivated as an ornamental tree for gardens and parks.
 
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*Deer and bears also eat the leaves and fruits of redbay. Birds and turkey only eat the fruit of the redbay.<ref name="uses2"/>
 
  
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==Common name==
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Persea borbonia 6zz.jpg
  
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* '''English''' - Redbay
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Persea borbonia.jpg
  
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== References ==
 
 
   
 
   
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Perseaborbonia.jpg
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<ref name="int>[https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?27396 "USDA GRIN Taxonomy"]</ref>
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<ref name="des">[http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=302 "Persea borbonia Fact Sheet"]</ref>
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Phyllocnistis hyperpersea mine.JPG
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<ref name="des2">[http://floridata.com/Plants/Lauraceae/Persea%20borbonia/80  "Persea borbonia"]</ref>
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<ref name="uses">[http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/p/persea-borbonia=red-bay.php "medicinal herbs: RED BAY - Persea borbonia"]</ref>
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<ref name="uses2">[https://www.na.fs.fed.us/pubs/silvics_manual/volume_2/persea/borbonia.htm "Persea borbonia (L.) Spreng."]</ref>
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==References==
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<references>  
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.essencejournal.com/pdf/2016/vol4issue3/PartA/4-2-5-789.pdf Chemical constitunets]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=302 Plant characteristics]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/p/persea-borbonia=red-bay.php Cultivation of the herb]</ref>
 
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== External Links ==
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==External Links==
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* [https://floridata.com/Plants/Lauraceae/Persea%20borbonia/80 Persea borbonia on floridata.com]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persea_borbonia Persea borbonia - Wikipedia]
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* [https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Persea+borbonia Persea borbonia on plants for future]
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* [http://www.essencejournal.com/pdf/2016/vol4issue3/PartA/4-2-5-789.pdf Persea borbonia on Chemical composition of the leaf essential oil of Lindera benzoin]
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Latest revision as of 12:30, 30 June 2020

Redbay

Persea borbonia is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is one of about 150 species in the evergreen tree genus Persea. It is an evergreen tree that is native to the Southeastern United States.

Uses

Fevers, Headaches, Excess thirst, Constipation, Appetite loss, Blocked urination, Rheumatic joint, Diarrhea, Painful limbs

Parts Used

Leaves.

Chemical Composition

Contains volatile oils, flavonoids, apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, kaempferol, tiliroside, triterpene glycosides including euscapic acid and tormentic acid, phenolic acids, and 3%–21% tannins.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Redbay, tisswood


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), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Alternate The leaves are entire margins, lance-shaped, evergreen, 3 to 7 inches long, 1 to 2 inches wide

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long Yellow-green 5-20 Light yellow-green occurring in small, clusters in leaf axils

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Round drupe 1/3 to 1/2 inch Mature in early fall Dark blue - {{{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

Sandy to rich moist soils of low woodlands, coastal forests, along the sides of bogs, streams and swamps. Sometimes found in dry sandy areas in Florida.[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Sandy to rich moist soils, Coastal forests, Along the sides of bogs.

Photo Gallery

  • Persea borbonia - United States Botanic Garden - DSC09465.JPG
  • Persea borbonia 5zz.jpg
  • Persea borbonia 6zz.jpg
  • Persea borbonia.jpg
  • Perseaborbonia.jpg
  • Phyllocnistis hyperpersea mine.JPG

References

  1. ↑ Chemical constitunets
  2. ↑ Plant characteristics
  3. ↑ Cultivation of the herb

External Links

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