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[[File:Brennnessel 1.JPG|thumb|right|''Urtica dioica'', ''Stinging nettle'']] | [[File:Brennnessel 1.JPG|thumb|right|''Urtica dioica'', ''Stinging nettle'']] | ||
− | + | '''Urtica dioica''' is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and western North America and introduced elsewhere. | |
− | '''Urtica dioica''' is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and western North America and introduced elsewhere. | ||
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
{{Uses|Urination problems}}, {{Uses|Kidney stones}}, {{Uses|Allergies}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Osteoarthritis}}, {{Uses|Internal bleeding}}, {{Uses|Nosebleeds}}, {{Uses|Anaemia}}, {{Uses|Diabetes}} | {{Uses|Urination problems}}, {{Uses|Kidney stones}}, {{Uses|Allergies}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Osteoarthritis}}, {{Uses|Internal bleeding}}, {{Uses|Nosebleeds}}, {{Uses|Anaemia}}, {{Uses|Diabetes}} | ||
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==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
− | The principal chemicals of interest are the sterols and steryl glycosides, including beta-sitosterol. | + | The principal chemicals of interest are the sterols and steryl glycosides, including beta-sitosterol etc.<ref name="chemical composition"/> |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
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===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
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==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
− | Prefers a soil rich in phosphates and nitrogen. Plants must be grown in a deep rich soil if good quality fibre is required<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | + | Prefers a soil rich in phosphates and nitrogen. Plants must be grown in a deep rich soil if good quality fibre is required.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> |
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
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− | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.mdidea.com/products/new/new00903.html | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.mdidea.com/products/new/new00903.html Chemical constituents]</ref> |
− | <ref name="Leaf">[https://www.cropscience.bayer.com/en/crop-compendium/pests-diseases-weeds/weeds/urtica-dioica | + | <ref name="Leaf">[https://www.cropscience.bayer.com/en/crop-compendium/pests-diseases-weeds/weeds/urtica-dioica Plant description]</ref> |
− | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Urtica+dioica | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Urtica+dioica Cultivation details]</ref> |
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* [http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:260630-2 Urtica dioica on plants for future.org] | * [http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:260630-2 Urtica dioica on plants for future.org] | ||
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:50, 31 August 2020
Urtica dioica is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and western North America and introduced elsewhere.
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
Urination problems, Kidney stones, Allergies, Fever, Osteoarthritis, Internal bleeding, Nosebleeds, Anaemia, Diabetes
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
The principal chemicals of interest are the sterols and steryl glycosides, including beta-sitosterol etc.[1]
Common names
Language | Common name |
---|---|
Kannada | |
Hindi | Bichchhu |
Malayalam | |
Tamil | |
Telugu | |
Marathi | NA |
Gujarathi | NA |
Punjabi | NA |
Kashmiri | NA |
Sanskrit | Vrscikali |
English | Stinging Nettle |
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
Identification
Leaf
Kind | Shape | Feature |
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Simple | Opposite | The thin, bright to dark green leaves are positioned opposite, with saw-toothed margins and infamous stinging hairs on the underside |
Flower
Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
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Unisexual | 2-4cm long | Yellow | 5-20 | Tiny, greenish-white flowers are arranged in clusters on slender, branched spikes formed in the leaf axils |
Fruit
Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
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General | 7–10 mm | Stinging nettle produces a small, dry, oval-shaped | Fruits are clustered along drooping flower spikes | 1 | {{{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
Prefers a soil rich in phosphates and nitrogen. Plants must be grown in a deep rich soil if good quality fibre is required.[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Waste ground, Hedgerows, Rich soil area.
Photo Gallery
References
External Links
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Urination problems
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Kidney stones
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Allergies
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Fever
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Osteoarthritis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Internal bleeding
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Nosebleeds
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Anaemia
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diabetes
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Plant
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Waste ground
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Hedgerows
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Rich soil area
- Herbs
- Urticaceae