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| − | + | '''Galanthus nivalis''' is a small genus of about 20 species of bulbous perennial herbaceous plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. The plant have two linear leaves and a single small white drooping bell shaped flower with six petal-like tepals in two circles. | |
| − | '''Galanthus''' is a small genus of about 20 species of bulbous perennial herbaceous | ||
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
{{Uses|High blood sugar}}, {{Uses|Lowering blood pressure}}, {{Uses|Insomnia}}, {{Uses|Hysteria}}, {{Uses|Cataract}}, {{Uses|Plague}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Schizophrenia}}, {{Uses|Cholera}}. | {{Uses|High blood sugar}}, {{Uses|Lowering blood pressure}}, {{Uses|Insomnia}}, {{Uses|Hysteria}}, {{Uses|Cataract}}, {{Uses|Plague}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Schizophrenia}}, {{Uses|Cholera}}. | ||
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==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | Ajmaline, Ajmalinine and ajmalicine, Serpentine group—serpentine and serpentinine<ref name="chemical composition"/> | + | Ajmaline, Ajmalinine and ajmalicine, Serpentine group—serpentine and serpentinine.<ref name="chemical composition"/> |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
{{Common names|kn=Sutranavi, Patalagondhi|ml=Suvapavalforiyan|sa=Sarpagandha|ta=Chivan amelpodi|te=Paataala goni|hi=Sarpagandha|en=Indian Snake Wood}} | {{Common names|kn=Sutranavi, Patalagondhi|ml=Suvapavalforiyan|sa=Sarpagandha|ta=Chivan amelpodi|te=Paataala goni|hi=Sarpagandha|en=Indian Snake Wood}} | ||
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==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower|Unisexual|4-8cm long| | + | {{Flower|Unisexual|4-8cm long|White|5-8|Flowers Irregular corymbose white flowers with violet tinge}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit|Oval fleshy|1 cm long| | + | {{Fruit|Oval fleshy|1 cm long|On ripening color turns to shiny purple black|With hooked hairs|Single}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | June and July are suitable months for transplanting seedlings and vegetatively propagated plants<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | + | June and July are suitable months for transplanting seedlings and vegetatively propagated plants.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> |
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
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==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
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| − | + | File:Galanthus nivalis 01 ies.jpg|Cut fruit | |
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<references> | <references> | ||
| − | <ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.biologydiscussion.com/medicinal-plants/rauvolfia-serpentina-habitat-history-and-constituents/51900 | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.biologydiscussion.com/medicinal-plants/rauvolfia-serpentina-habitat-history-and-constituents/51900 Chemical constituents]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="Leaf">[https://www.ayurtimes.com/rauwolfia-serpentina-sarpagandha/ | + | <ref name="Leaf">[https://www.ayurtimes.com/rauwolfia-serpentina-sarpagandha/ Plant description]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.indiaagronet.com/indiaagronet/crop%20info/Sarpagandha.htm | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.indiaagronet.com/indiaagronet/crop%20info/Sarpagandha.htm India agronet.com]</ref> |
</references> | </references> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.homeremediess.com/medicinal-herb-sarpagandha-uses/ Aniseed (Pimpinella Anisum) Plant Medicinal Benefits And Images] | * [http://www.homeremediess.com/medicinal-herb-sarpagandha-uses/ Aniseed (Pimpinella Anisum) Plant Medicinal Benefits And Images] | ||
| − | * [http://www.bsienvis.nic.in/Database/bsi_3946.aspx | + | * [http://www.bsienvis.nic.in/Database/bsi_3946.aspx Envis centre on floral diversity] |
* [http://www.agrifarming.in/sarpagandha-cultivation-beginners-guide/ Galanthus nivalis on agri farming.net] | * [http://www.agrifarming.in/sarpagandha-cultivation-beginners-guide/ Galanthus nivalis on agri farming.net] | ||
* [https://www.apnikheti.com/en/pn/agriculture/horticulture/medicinal-plants/sarpagandha Galanthus nivalis on apnikheti] | * [https://www.apnikheti.com/en/pn/agriculture/horticulture/medicinal-plants/sarpagandha Galanthus nivalis on apnikheti] | ||
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Amaryllidaceae]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:11, 22 May 2020
Galanthus nivalis is a small genus of about 20 species of bulbous perennial herbaceous plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. The plant have two linear leaves and a single small white drooping bell shaped flower with six petal-like tepals in two circles.
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
High blood sugar, Lowering blood pressure, Insomnia, Hysteria, Cataract, Plague, Fever, Schizophrenia, Cholera.
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Ajmaline, Ajmalinine and ajmalicine, Serpentine group—serpentine and serpentinine.[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | Sutranavi, Patalagondhi |
| Hindi | Sarpagandha |
| Malayalam | Suvapavalforiyan |
| Tamil | Chivan amelpodi |
| Telugu | Paataala goni |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Sarpagandha |
| English | Indian Snake Wood |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Tikta (Bitter)
Guna
Ruksha (Dry)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Ushna (Hot)
Karma
Vata, Kapha
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Oval | Oval leaves present in whorl of 3 with paler green below and dark green above, tip is acuminate and base is slender and tapering |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 4-8cm long | White | 5-8 | Flowers Irregular corymbose white flowers with violet tinge |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oval fleshy | 1 cm long | On ripening color turns to shiny purple black | With hooked hairs | Single | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- Vishatinduka Taila as root juice extract
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
June and July are suitable months for transplanting seedlings and vegetatively propagated plants.[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Tropical area, Subtropical area
Photo Gallery
Flowers
Whole plant
Cut fruit
Leaves
Fruit
References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat High blood sugar
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Lowering blood pressure
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Insomnia
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Hysteria
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cataract
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Plague
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Fever
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Schizophrenia
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cholera
- Herbs with Roots used in medicine
- Herbs with Leaves 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 Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Herb
- 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
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos
- Amaryllidaceae
