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[[File:Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. f. ligulata (Yeo) (Saxifragaceae) plant.jpg|thumb|right|''Bergenia ligulata'']]
 
[[File:Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb. f. ligulata (Yeo) (Saxifragaceae) plant.jpg|thumb|right|''Bergenia ligulata'']]
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'''Bergenia ligulata''' is a plant belonging to the family Saxifragaceae and the genus Bergenia. The plant is mostly found in temperate Himalayas from Kashmir to Bhutan and in Khasia hills at 15,00 meter altitude.
 
'''Bergenia ligulata''' is a plant belonging to the family Saxifragaceae and the genus Bergenia. The plant is mostly found in temperate Himalayas from Kashmir to Bhutan and in Khasia hills at 15,00 meter altitude.
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==Uses==
 
==Uses==
 
{{Uses|Teething troubles}}, {{Uses|Ear pain}}, {{Uses|Intestinal parasites}}, {{Uses|Cuts}}, {{Uses|Boils}}, {{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Burns}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Cough}}.
 
{{Uses|Teething troubles}}, {{Uses|Ear pain}}, {{Uses|Intestinal parasites}}, {{Uses|Cuts}}, {{Uses|Boils}}, {{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Burns}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Cough}}.
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==Chemical Composition==
 
==Chemical Composition==
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Bergenia ligulata contains A phenolic compound bergenin and afzelechin, a type of flavan-3-ol.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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Bergenia ligulata contains A phenolic compound bergenin and afzelechin, a type of flavan-3-ol. The rhizome contains an active principle bergenin (0.6%), gallic acid, glucose (5.6%), tannins (14.2–16.3%), mucilage and wax; a C-glycoside and beta-sitosterol.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
 
==Common names==
 
==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Alepgaya, Hittaga, Hittulaka|ml=Kallurvanchi,Kallurvanni|sa=Ashmabheda,Nagbhita|ta=Sirupilai|te=Kondapindi, Telanurupindi|hi=Dakachru, Pakhanabhed|en=Velvet leaf}}
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{{Common names|kn=Hittaga, Hittulaka|ml=Kallurvanchi, Kallurvanni|sa=Ashmabheda, Nagbhita|ta=Sirupilai|te=Kondapindi, Telanurupindi|hi=Dakachru, Pakhanabhed|en=Velvet leaf}}
  
 
==Properties==
 
==Properties==
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==Identification==
 
==Identification==
 
===Leaf===
 
===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|ovate rounded||Large rounded basal leaves with untoothed bristly margins}}.<ref name="Leaf"/>
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{{Leaf|Ovate|Rounded|Large rounded basal leaves with untoothed bristly margins}}.<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
 
===Flower===
 
===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|1.5-2.5 cm long|white–violet|with 5 petals|Sepal cup is hairless with blunt sepals}}
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{{Flower|Unisexual|1.5-2.5 cm long|White–violet|With 5 petals|Sepal cup is hairless with blunt sepals}}
  
 
===Fruit===
 
===Fruit===
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{{Fruit||7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome||s|}}
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{{Fruit||7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|||}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
  
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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* [[Ashmarihara kashaya]]  
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* [[Vastyamayantaka ghrita]]
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* [[Mootravirechaniya kashaya]]
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<ref name="Ayurvedic properties"/>
  
 
==Where to get the saplings==
 
==Where to get the saplings==
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==How to plant/cultivate==
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
 
Bergenia are hardy plants that can grow in climates with extreme temperature ranges from about −35 °F (−37 °C) to 115 °F (46 °C).<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
 
Bergenia are hardy plants that can grow in climates with extreme temperature ranges from about −35 °F (−37 °C) to 115 °F (46 °C).<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Season to grow==
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Summer.
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==Required Ecosystem/Climate==
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Plant grows well under humid, temperate climatic conditions, where temperature generally remains below 20ºC.<ref name="Required Ecosystem/Climate"/>
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==Kind of soil needed==
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Plant grows well over sandy, slightly acidic soils with high porosity and rich in organic matter or forest humus.
  
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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Bergenia ciliata kz1.jpg|Leaves
 
Bergenia ciliata kz1.jpg|Leaves
 
Bergenia ciliata 1.JPG|Flowers
 
Bergenia ciliata 1.JPG|Flowers
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</gallery>
 
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<references>  
 
<references>  
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.medicinalplantsanduses.com/aconitum-heterophyllum-medicinal-uses The list of phytochemicals]</ref>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://gbpihedenvis.nic.in/PDFs/Glossary_Medicinal_Plants_Springer.pdf Chemical composition]</ref>
 
<ref name="Leaf">[http://allpaedia.com/herbal-plants/11799-bergenia-ciliata-bergenia-ligulata.html Phytogeography]</ref>
 
<ref name="Leaf">[http://allpaedia.com/herbal-plants/11799-bergenia-ciliata-bergenia-ligulata.html Phytogeography]</ref>
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<ref name="Ayurvedic properties">[https://easyayurveda.com/2016/07/14/pashanabheda-bergenia-ligulata-uses-research/ Ayurvedic properties]</ref>
 
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergenia Cultivation]</ref>
 
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergenia Cultivation]</ref>
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<ref name="Required Ecosystem/Climate">[https://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/bergenia-ciliata Required Ecosystem/Climate]</ref>
 
</references>
 
</references>
  

Latest revision as of 15:44, 4 November 2020

Bergenia ligulata

Bergenia ligulata is a plant belonging to the family Saxifragaceae and the genus Bergenia. The plant is mostly found in temperate Himalayas from Kashmir to Bhutan and in Khasia hills at 15,00 meter altitude.

Uses

Teething troubles, Ear pain, Intestinal parasites, Cuts, Boils, Wounds, Burns, Dysentery, Fever, Cough.

Parts Used

Roots, Rhizomes, Leaves.

Chemical Composition

Bergenia ligulata contains A phenolic compound bergenin and afzelechin, a type of flavan-3-ol. The rhizome contains an active principle bergenin (0.6%), gallic acid, glucose (5.6%), tannins (14.2–16.3%), mucilage and wax; a C-glycoside and beta-sitosterol.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Hittaga, Hittulaka
Hindi Dakachru, Pakhanabhed
Malayalam Kallurvanchi, Kallurvanni
Tamil Sirupilai
Telugu Kondapindi, Telanurupindi
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Ashmabheda, Nagbhita
English Velvet leaf


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Ovate Rounded Large rounded basal leaves with untoothed bristly margins

.[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 1.5-2.5 cm long White–violet With 5 petals Sepal cup is hairless with blunt sepals

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

[3]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Tuber segment.

How to plant/cultivate

Bergenia are hardy plants that can grow in climates with extreme temperature ranges from about −35 °F (−37 °C) to 115 °F (46 °C).[4]

Season to grow

Summer.

Required Ecosystem/Climate

Plant grows well under humid, temperate climatic conditions, where temperature generally remains below 20ºC.[5]

Kind of soil needed

Plant grows well over sandy, slightly acidic soils with high porosity and rich in organic matter or forest humus.

Commonly seen growing in areas

Trophical areas, Cold areas.

Photo Gallery

  • Flower

  • Leaves

  • Flowers

References

  1. ↑ Chemical composition
  2. ↑ Phytogeography
  3. ↑ Ayurvedic properties
  4. ↑ Cultivation
  5. ↑ Required Ecosystem/Climate

External Links

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