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| − | + | The root-bark contains beta-sitosterol and acridone alkaloids. It also contains several coumarins. The alkaloids and coumarins show antimicrobial acitivity. The essential oil from the leaves and unripe fruits contain 20% limonin, 30% nerolol, 40% nerolyl acetate and 3% geraniol.<ref name="chemical composition"/> | |
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| − | {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en= | + | {{Common names|kn=ಚಕೋತ ಹಣ್ಣು Cakota hannu|ml=Kampilinaranna|sa=Karuna|gu=Papanas|ta=Metukku|pa=Chakotra|te=Pamparapanasa|hi=Batawi-nimbu|en=Chinese grapefruit, Pomelo, Pompelmous|mr=Bampara}}<ref name="Common names"/> |
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/pages/488254/details "morphology"]</ref> | <ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/pages/488254/details "morphology"]</ref> | ||
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Citrus+maxima "Cultivation Details"]</ref> | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Citrus+maxima "Cultivation Details"]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:20, 22 June 2020
Citrus maxima is a citrus fruit with the appearance of a big grapefruit and it is native to South and Southeast Asia.
Contents
- 1 Uses
- 2 Parts Used
- 3 Chemical Composition
- 4 Common names
- 5 Properties
- 6 Habit
- 7 Identification
- 8 List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- 9 Where to get the saplings
- 10 Mode of Propagation
- 11 How to plant/cultivate
- 12 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 13 Photo Gallery
- 14 References
- 15 External Links
Uses
Ulcers, Cough, Dyspepsia, Painful swellings, Diabetes, Malaria, Urinary flow, Diarrhea, Sore throats
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
The root-bark contains beta-sitosterol and acridone alkaloids. It also contains several coumarins. The alkaloids and coumarins show antimicrobial acitivity. The essential oil from the leaves and unripe fruits contain 20% limonin, 30% nerolol, 40% nerolyl acetate and 3% geraniol.[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | ಚಕೋತ ಹಣ್ಣು Cakota hannu |
| Hindi | Batawi-nimbu |
| Malayalam | Kampilinaranna |
| Tamil | Metukku |
| Telugu | Pamparapanasa |
| Marathi | Bampara |
| Gujarathi | Papanas |
| Punjabi | Chakotra |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Karuna |
| English | Chinese grapefruit, Pomelo, Pompelmous |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Amla (sour), Madhura (Sweet)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Snigda (heavy)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Amla (sour)
Karma
Vata, Kapha
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | ovate-elliptic | Sparsely pubescent to glabrous on the lower surface |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 2-4cm long | Yellow | 16-24 | Flowers large, pedicel pubescent |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| globose | 13-17 cm | Pulp yellow or pink-crimson, pulp vesicles lax, acid or slightly bitter | With hooked hairs | Seeds ridged | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Three main climates are suitable for commercial citrus production - tropical climates[4]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Tropical area, Subtropical area, Temperate region.
Photo Gallery
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References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Ulcers
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cough
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Dyspepsia
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Painful swellings
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diabetes
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Malaria
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Urinary flow
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sore throats
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with Flowers used in medicine
- Herbs with Fruits used in medicine
- Herbs with Rind used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Marathi
- Herbs with common name in Gujarathi
- Herbs with common name in Punjabi
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Evergreen tree
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Tropical area
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Subtropical area
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Temperate region
- Herbs
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos
- Rutaceae
