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[[File:Starr 980529-1406 Clitoria ternatea.jpg|thumb|right|''Aparajita'', '' Clitoria ternatea'']]
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'''Clitoria ternatea''' is commonly known as Asian pigeonwings, bluebellvine, blue pea, butterfly pea, cordofan pea and Darwin pea, is a plant species belonging to the Fabaceae family. The flowers of this vine have the shape of human female genitals, hence the Latin name of the genus "Clitoria", from "clitoris".
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'''Virataru''' is a deciduous or semi-deciduous shrub or small tree with an open crown; it can grow from 1 - 8 metres tall, with occasional specimens to 12 metres. The plant is covered with spines and is sometimes suckering and thicket-forming. A true multi-purpose tree, providing food, medicines, fuel and various commodities.
  
'''Uses:''' Chronic bronchitis, Migraine, Recurrent fever, Chronic cough, Tonsillitis, Abdominal pain, Hydrocele, Uterus Prolapse, Gonorrhoea, Heavy Periods, Hydrocele.
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'''Uses:'''Diarrhea, Excessive thirst, Kidney stones, Gynecological disorders, Urinary retention.                  
  
'''Chemical Composition:''' Major flavonol glycosides, 3-O-(2"-O-alpha-rhamnosyl-6"-O-malonyl)-beta-glucoside, 3-O-(6"-O-alpha-rhamnosyl-6"-O-malonyl)-beta-glucoside and 3-O-(2",6"-di-O-alpha-rhamnosyl)-beta-glucoside of kaemferol, quercetin and myricetin were isolated from the petals.
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'''Mode of Propagation:'''Seeds, Cuttings.
  
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:41, 11 September 2019

Virataru, Dichrostachys cinerea

Virataru is a deciduous or semi-deciduous shrub or small tree with an open crown; it can grow from 1 - 8 metres tall, with occasional specimens to 12 metres. The plant is covered with spines and is sometimes suckering and thicket-forming. A true multi-purpose tree, providing food, medicines, fuel and various commodities.

Uses:Diarrhea, Excessive thirst, Kidney stones, Gynecological disorders, Urinary retention.

Mode of Propagation:Seeds, Cuttings.


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