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[[File:Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) fruits in Kolkata W IMG 8545.jpg|thumb|right|''Samudraphala'', ''Barringtonia acutangula'']] | [[File:Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) fruits in Kolkata W IMG 8545.jpg|thumb|right|''Samudraphala'', ''Barringtonia acutangula'']] | ||
| − | '''Samudraphala''' is an evergreen tree | + | '''Samudraphala''' is an evergreen tree. It's Sanskrit name is Hijja or Hijjala. The fruit is spoken of as Samudra-phala and Dhātriphala. |
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
{{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Bronchitis}}, {{Uses|Splenomegaly}}, {{Uses|Headache}} | {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Bronchitis}}, {{Uses|Splenomegaly}}, {{Uses|Headache}} | ||
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==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | + | The bark contains tannins (16%), also ellagic acid. The fruits contain triterpenoid sapogenins.<ref name="Chemical composition"/> | |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn= | + | {{Common names|kn=Dhatri phala, Ganigalu|ml=Arrupera, Athambu|sa=Ambuja, Samudraphala|ta=Adampai, Amamikkatampu|te=Karpura-Bendakanapa chettu, Kanigi|hi=Hijjal, Samandarphal|en=Barringtonia, Freshwater Mangrove|mr=Tiwar, Newar}} |
<ref name="Common names"/> | <ref name="Common names"/> | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
| − | {{Leaf|Simple|Alternate| | + | {{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|Alustered towards the tip of branchlets.}}<ref name="Leaf"/> |
===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower|bisexual|6-8 mm long|Red|Many|terminal pendulous racemes | + | {{Flower|bisexual|6-8 mm long|Red|Many|terminal pendulous racemes.}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit|Berry|2.5-3.8 cm long| | + | {{Fruit|Berry|2.5-3.8 cm long|Oblong-ovoid, bluntly quadrangular; seed one, ovoid||}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
| − | + | * [[katakakhadiradi kashaya]] | |
| + | * [[Maha Panchagavya ghritam]] | ||
| + | <ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/> | ||
==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
==Mode of Propagation== | ==Mode of Propagation== | ||
| − | + | {{Propagation|Seeds}} | |
==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | + | Seeds are soaked in boiled water and allowed to cool for 24 hours before sowing. | |
| − | + | <ref name="Cultivation details/> | |
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==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
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File:Barringtonia acutangula at Mayyil Feb 2019 (12).jpg|Flower | File:Barringtonia acutangula at Mayyil Feb 2019 (12).jpg|Flower | ||
File:Barringtonia acutangula at Mayyil Feb 2019 (18).jpg|Leaves | File:Barringtonia acutangula at Mayyil Feb 2019 (18).jpg|Leaves | ||
| − | File:Barringtonia acutangula tree.jpg| | + | File:Barringtonia acutangula tree.jpg|Flowering |
| − | File:Barringtonia acutangula at Mayyil 2018 (8). | + | File:Barringtonia acutangula at Mayyil 2018 (8).jpg|Fruit |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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<references> | <references> | ||
<ref name="Uses">[https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Barringtonia-Acutangula-Cid4833 Uses]</ref> | <ref name="Uses">[https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Barringtonia-Acutangula-Cid4833 Uses]</ref> | ||
| + | <ref name="Chemical composition">[http://gbpihedenvis.nic.in/PDFs/Glossary_Medicinal_Plants_Springer.pdf Chemical composition]</ref> | ||
<ref name="Leaf">[http://keralaplants.in/ BOTANIC DESCRIPTION]</ref> | <ref name="Leaf">[http://keralaplants.in/ BOTANIC DESCRIPTION]</ref> | ||
| − | + | <ref name="Cultivation details">[https://www.tntreepedia.com/tree-details/?id=6d320b6d795808cf65dae019d1b41658 Cultivation details]</ref> | |
| + | <ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2016/07/28/indian-oak-tree-barringtonia-acutangula/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref> | ||
<ref name="Common names">[http://envis.frlht.org/bot_search Vernacular names]</ref> | <ref name="Common names">[http://envis.frlht.org/bot_search Vernacular names]</ref> | ||
</references> | </references> | ||
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[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
[[Category:Plants of western ghats]][[Category:Tree]] | [[Category:Plants of western ghats]][[Category:Tree]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Lecythidaceae]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:23, 10 September 2020
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Samudraphala is an evergreen tree. It's Sanskrit name is Hijja or Hijjala. The fruit is spoken of as Samudra-phala and Dhātriphala.
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
Fever, Diarrhea, Diarrhea, Bronchitis, Splenomegaly, Headache [1]
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
The bark contains tannins (16%), also ellagic acid. The fruits contain triterpenoid sapogenins.[2]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | Dhatri phala, Ganigalu |
| Hindi | Hijjal, Samandarphal |
| Malayalam | Arrupera, Athambu |
| Tamil | Adampai, Amamikkatampu |
| Telugu | Karpura-Bendakanapa chettu, Kanigi |
| Marathi | Tiwar, Newar |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Ambuja, Samudraphala |
| English | Barringtonia, Freshwater Mangrove |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Vata
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Alternate | Alustered towards the tip of branchlets. |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bisexual | 6-8 mm long | Red | Many | terminal pendulous racemes. |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry | 2.5-3.8 cm long | Oblong-ovoid, bluntly quadrangular; seed one, ovoid | {{{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
Seeds are soaked in boiled water and allowed to cool for 24 hours before sowing. [6]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
Bud
Flower
Leaves
Flowering
Fruit
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References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Fever
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Bronchitis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Splenomegaly
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Headache
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with Roots used in medicine
- Herbs with Fruits used in medicine
- Herbs with Bark 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 Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Tree
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Tropical area
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Coastal area
- Herbs
- Plants of western ghats
- Tree
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos
- Lecythidaceae
