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[[File:Gloriosa superba Flower Kondazhi, Thrissur.JPG|thumb|right|''Gloriosa'',''Agnimukhi'']] | [[File:Gloriosa superba Flower Kondazhi, Thrissur.JPG|thumb|right|''Gloriosa'',''Agnimukhi'']] | ||
| − | + | '''Agnimukhi''' is a genus of 12 species in the plant family Colchicaceae. It is herbaceous tendril climber with underground cylindrical white tuberous rhizome. It is native to Africa, Australia, Burma, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malacca, Malasia, South china, Srilanka and Veetnam. In india it is found throughout the country.<ref name="Description"/> | |
| − | '''Agnimukhi''' is a genus of 12 species in the plant family Colchicaceae | ||
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
| − | {{Uses|Arthritis}}, {{Uses|Gout}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Inflammation}}, {{Uses|Ulcer}}, {{Uses|Skin diseases}}, {{Uses|Leprosy}}, {{Uses|Snake bite}}, {{Uses|Gonorrhoea}}, {{Uses|Itching}}, {{Uses|Infertility}}, {{Uses|Abdominal pain}}. | + | {{Uses|Arthritis}}, {{Uses|Gout}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Inflammation}}, {{Uses|Ulcer}}, {{Uses|Skin diseases}}, {{Uses|Leprosy}}, {{Uses|Snake bite}}, {{Uses|Gonorrhoea}}, {{Uses|Itching}}, {{Uses|Infertility}}, {{Uses|Abdominal pain}}.<ref name="Uses"/> |
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
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==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | Seed contain high level of colchicines. Cornigerine, 3-demethyl-N-formyl-N-deacetyl-b-lumicolchicine, 3-demethyl-g-lumicolchicine, 3-demethyl colchicines have been isolated from plant. b-sitosterol<ref name="chemical composition"/> | + | Seed contain high level of colchicines. Cornigerine, 3-demethyl-N-formyl-N-deacetyl-b-lumicolchicine, 3-demethyl-g-lumicolchicine, 3-demethyl colchicines have been isolated from plant. b-sitosterol.<ref name="chemical composition"/> |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn=Agnisikhe, Karadikanninagadde|ml=Kithonni, Mendoni|sa=Agnimukhi|ta=Kallappai kilangu|te=Agnisikha|hi=Bachnag, Kadyanag|en=Glory Lily, Gloriosa lily}} | + | {{Common names|kn=Agnisikhe ಅಗ್ನಿಶಿಖಾ, Karadikanninagadde|ml=Kithonni, Mendoni|sa=Agnimukhi|ta=Kallappai kilangu|te=Agnisikha|hi=Bachnag, Kadyanag|en=Glory Lily, Gloriosa lily|mr=Bachnag, Kal-lavi|gu=}}<ref name="Common names"/> |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|6| | + | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|6|Large and showy}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit| | + | {{Fruit|Large, fleshy|3-10 cm long and 1-2 cm wide|Turn from green to yellow and eventually dark brown as they mature|These fruit contain numerous large red seeds|Single}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Kalakuta rasa]] |
| + | * [[Brihat marichadi taila]] | ||
| + | * [[Chitrakadi taila]] | ||
| + | <ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/> | ||
==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | A plant of the lowland tropics and subtropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 600 metres, the plant has a clear preference for seasonal, monsoon climates with a pronounced dry season<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | + | A plant of the lowland tropics and subtropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 600 metres, the plant has a clear preference for seasonal, monsoon climates with a pronounced dry season..<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> |
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
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<references> | <references> | ||
| − | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/CropFactSheets/gloriosa.html | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/CropFactSheets/gloriosa.html Chemical constituents]</ref> |
| − | + | <ref name="Leaf">[https://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/media/Html/gloriosa_superba.htm Leaf characteristics]</ref> | |
| − | <ref name="Leaf">[https://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/media/Html/gloriosa_superba.htm " | + | <ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/g/gloriosa-superba Common names]</ref> |
| − | + | <ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2017/08/14/langali-gloriosa-superba/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref> | |
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http:// | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/horti_medicinal%20crops_gloriosa.html Cultivation Details]</ref> |
| + | <ref name="Description">Heritage Amruth, February 1999, Page no.25</ref> | ||
| + | <ref name="Uses">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:73</ref> | ||
</references> | </references> | ||
Latest revision as of 10:10, 7 August 2020
Agnimukhi is a genus of 12 species in the plant family Colchicaceae. It is herbaceous tendril climber with underground cylindrical white tuberous rhizome. It is native to Africa, Australia, Burma, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malacca, Malasia, South china, Srilanka and Veetnam. In india it is found throughout the country.[1]
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
Arthritis, Gout, Rheumatism, Inflammation, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Leprosy, Snake bite, Gonorrhoea, Itching, Infertility, Abdominal pain.[2]
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Seed contain high level of colchicines. Cornigerine, 3-demethyl-N-formyl-N-deacetyl-b-lumicolchicine, 3-demethyl-g-lumicolchicine, 3-demethyl colchicines have been isolated from plant. b-sitosterol.[3]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | Agnisikhe ಅಗ್ನಿಶಿಖಾ, Karadikanninagadde |
| Hindi | Bachnag, Kadyanag |
| Malayalam | Kithonni, Mendoni |
| Tamil | Kallappai kilangu |
| Telugu | Agnisikha |
| Marathi | Bachnag, Kal-lavi |
| Gujarathi | |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Agnimukhi |
| English | Glory Lily, Gloriosa lily |
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), Tikshna (Sharp)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Kapha, Vata
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | 4-25 cm long and 1.5-4.5 cm wide | The leaves are alternately arranged along the stems, stalkless (i.e. sessile), and have entire margins |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 2-4cm long | Yellow | 6 | Large and showy |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large, fleshy | 3-10 cm long and 1-2 cm wide | Turn from green to yellow and eventually dark brown as they mature | These fruit contain numerous large red seeds | Single | {{{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
A plant of the lowland tropics and subtropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 600 metres, the plant has a clear preference for seasonal, monsoon climates with a pronounced dry season..[7]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Tropical area, Subtropical area, Warmer temperate region.
Photo Gallery
Leaves
Seed pod with seeds
Tubers
Seeds
Folwer
Leaves
Buds
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References
- ↑ Heritage Amruth, February 1999, Page no.25
- ↑ Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:73
- ↑ Chemical constituents
- ↑ Common names
- ↑ Leaf characteristics
- ↑ Ayurvedic preparations
- ↑ Cultivation Details
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Arthritis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Gout
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Rheumatism
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Inflammation
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Ulcer
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Skin diseases
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Leprosy
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Snake bite
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Gonorrhoea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Itching
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Infertility
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Abdominal pain
- Herbs with Flowers used in medicine
- Herbs with Fruits 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 - Climber
- 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 Warmer temperate region
- Herbs
- Colchicaceae
