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[[File:Trichopus zeylanicus2.jpg|thumb|right|''Jeevani'', '' Trichopus zeylanicus'']]
 
'''Trichopus zeylanicus''' is a small herbaceous plant, which is one of only two species of its genus, Trichopus. Formerly it was placed in its own family, Trichopodaceae, but is now included in the Dioscoreaceae family. The herb grows on sandy soil near rivers and streams in shady places in lowland and intermediate altitude forests. It flowers year long and the fruits are thought to be dispersed by water. The unusual flowers are purplish black.
 
'''Trichopus zeylanicus''' is a small herbaceous plant, which is one of only two species of its genus, Trichopus. Formerly it was placed in its own family, Trichopodaceae, but is now included in the Dioscoreaceae family. The herb grows on sandy soil near rivers and streams in shady places in lowland and intermediate altitude forests. It flowers year long and the fruits are thought to be dispersed by water. The unusual flowers are purplish black.
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==Uses==
 
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{{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Cuts}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}
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{{Uses|Stomach ulcers}}, {{Uses|Fatigue}}, {{Uses|Sexual performance problems}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Heavy fat}}, {{Uses|Liver problems}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}
  
 
==Parts Used==
 
==Parts Used==
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==Common names==
 
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{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Agrimony}}
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{{Common names|kn=|ml=Arogyapaccka|sa=Aarogyapaccha|ta=Sattithanpatchilai|te=|hi=|en=Agrimony}}
  
 
==Properties==
 
==Properties==
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==Habit==
 
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{{Habit|Small herbaceous plant}}
  
 
==Identification==
 
==Identification==
 
===Leaf===
 
===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple||The leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in between}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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{{Leaf|Simple||Leaves ovate-lanceolate, acute or obtuse, apiculate, base deeply cordate, to 12 x 7 cm; 5-7 ribbed, petiole to 5 cm.}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
 
===Flower===
 
===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|Flowers Season is June - August}}
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{{Flower|Bisexual||Maroon|6|Flowers fascicled at the base of the petiole. Perianth dark brown, campanulate, lobes lanceolate. Stamens 6, anthers apiculate.}}
  
 
===Fruit===
 
===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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{{Fruit||||Fruit triquetrous, purple-brown; seeds dorsally grooved.|}}
  
 
===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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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
 
  
 
==Where to get the saplings==
 
==Where to get the saplings==
 
==Mode of Propagation==
 
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}.
  
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
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Easily grown in most soils, preferring a calcareous soil. Thrives in a dry lightly shaded position, though it prefers full sun.Plants usually self-sow quite freely when growing in a suitable position. The seeds are contained in burrs that can easily attach themselves to clothing or animal's fur, thus transporting them to a new area where they can germinate and grow.The cultivar 'Sweet scented' is popular in France for making tea because the whole plant is sweet scented and the flowers have a spicy apricot-like fragrance<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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The licence to provide jeevani was granted to Arya  Vaidya Pharmacy. A regular supply of the leaves of the plant was required. Scientifiec studies revealed that the medicinal properties of the plant are best manifested in plants growing in natural habitat.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
  
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
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{{Commonly seen|Peninsular Malaysia}}, {{Commonly seen|Southern Peninsular Thailand}}, {{Commonly seen|Southern India}}.
  
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
 
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Odermennig.jpg
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Trichopus zeylanicus CBM.png
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File:Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg
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Trichopus zeylanicus subsp.travancoricus-1-mundanthurai-tirunelveli-India.jpg
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Image:Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.BOT.2004.0.jpg
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Trichopus zeylanicus2.jpg
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Trichopus zeylanicus5.jpg
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Trichopus zeylanicus7.jpg
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Trichopus zeylanicus8.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.liveayurvedalife.com/aarogyapaccha-trichopus-zeylanicus-s-sp/ "chemical constituents"]</ref>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.liveayurvedalife.com/aarogyapaccha-trichopus-zeylanicus-s-sp/ Chemical constituents]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/264067 Plant description]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[https://web.archive.org/web/20131226161459/http://www.wildflowers-guide.com/39-agrimony.html "wayback machine"]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.liveayurvedalife.com/aarogyapaccha-trichopus-zeylanicus-s-sp/ Cultivation & Harvesting]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://practicalplants.org/wiki/Agrimonia_eupatoria "practical palnts"]</ref>
 
 
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</references>
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
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* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24186627 ]
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* [http://eol.org/pages/524741/overview  Trichopus zeylanicus on encyclopedea of life]
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* [https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Agrimonia+eupatoria]
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* [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260387256_Effect_of_Trichopus_zeylanicus_leaf_extract_on_energy_metabolism_in_mice_during_exercise_and_at_rest Effect of Trichopus zeylanicus leaf extract on energy metabolism]
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* [https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/agrimony-herb.html]
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* [https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1191/trichopus-zeylanicus  Trichopus zeylanicus on web md.com]
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* [https://www.globalherbalsupplies.com/herb_information/agrimony.htm]
 
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* [https://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/a/agrim015.html]
 
  
 
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[[Category:Dioscoreaceae]]

Latest revision as of 18:05, 26 August 2020

Jeevani, Trichopus zeylanicus

Trichopus zeylanicus is a small herbaceous plant, which is one of only two species of its genus, Trichopus. Formerly it was placed in its own family, Trichopodaceae, but is now included in the Dioscoreaceae family. The herb grows on sandy soil near rivers and streams in shady places in lowland and intermediate altitude forests. It flowers year long and the fruits are thought to be dispersed by water. The unusual flowers are purplish black.

Uses

Stomach ulcers, Fatigue, Sexual performance problems, Curing liver disorders, Skin eruptions, Heavy fat, Liver problems, Diarrhea, Sore throats

Parts Used

Leaves, Rhizome,Fruits.

Chemical Composition

Detailed chemical & pharmacological investigations showed that the loaf of the plant contained flavonoid glycosides, glycolipids and some other non – steroidal compounds with profound adaptogenic & immune – enhancing properties.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam Arogyapaccka
Tamil Sattithanpatchilai
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Aarogyapaccha
English Agrimony


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

Small herbaceous plant

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Leaves ovate-lanceolate, acute or obtuse, apiculate, base deeply cordate, to 12 x 7 cm; 5-7 ribbed, petiole to 5 cm.

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Bisexual Maroon 6 Flowers fascicled at the base of the petiole. Perianth dark brown, campanulate, lobes lanceolate. Stamens 6, anthers apiculate.

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Fruit triquetrous, purple-brown; seeds dorsally grooved. {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds.

How to plant/cultivate

The licence to provide jeevani was granted to Arya Vaidya Pharmacy. A regular supply of the leaves of the plant was required. Scientifiec studies revealed that the medicinal properties of the plant are best manifested in plants growing in natural habitat.[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Peninsular Malaysia, Southern Peninsular Thailand, Southern India.

Photo Gallery

  • Trichopus zeylanicus CBM.png
  • Trichopus zeylanicus subsp.travancoricus-1-mundanthurai-tirunelveli-India.jpg
  • Trichopus zeylanicus2.jpg
  • Trichopus zeylanicus5.jpg
  • Trichopus zeylanicus7.jpg
  • Trichopus zeylanicus8.jpg

References

  1. ↑ Chemical constituents
  2. ↑ Plant description
  3. ↑ Cultivation & Harvesting

External Links

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