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[[File:Barringtonia acutangula (Freshwater Mangrove) fruits in Kolkata W IMG 8545.jpg|thumb|right|''Samudraphala'', ''Barringtonia acutangula'']]
 
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'''Samudraphala''' is an evergreen tree of moderate size, called by Sanskrit writers Hijja or Hijjala. The fruit is spoken of as Samudra-phala and Dhātriphala or "nurse’s fruit" and is one of the best known domestic remedies.
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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.
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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==
 
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The bark contains tannins (16%), also ellagic acid. The fruits contain triterpenoid sapogenins.<ref name="Chemical composition"/>
  
 
==Common names==
 
==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=dhatri phala, ganigalu|ml=arrupera, athambu, attampu, attapera, |sa= ambuja, samudraphala, dhatriphala, hijjala, |ta=adampai, amamikkatampu, samuttirappalam, sengadambu|te=Karpura-Bendakanapa chettu, kanigi, kanigi chettu, kurpa, neerkaniki|hi=hijjal, samandar-phal|en=}}
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{{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}}
 
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==Identification==
 
==Identification==
 
===Leaf===
 
===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|clustered towards the tip of branchlets; stipules lateral, cauducous; petiole 6-12 mm long, slender, glabrous; lamina 7-18 x 2.5-7 cm, oblanceolate, obovate or elliptic-obovate, base cuneate, or attenuate, apex obtuse, round or subacute, margin finely serrate, glabrous, subcoriaceous; lateral nerves 8-12 pairs, pinnate, slender, prominent, intercostae reticulate, slender, prominent.}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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{{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|Alustered towards the tip of branchlets.}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
 
===Flower===
 
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{{Flower|bisexual|6-8 mm long|Red|Many|terminal pendulous racemes; bracts small, deciduous; calyx tube campanulate, adnate to the ovary; lobes 4, ovate, acute, imbricate; petals 4, ovate, obtuse, imbricate, basally connate, adnate to the staminal tube; stamens many, in several rows; filaments exserted, filiform, 1.5 cm long, pink, connate below; ovary inferior, 2 mm, 2-celled, ovules 6-8 in each cell; style to 2 cm, filiform; stigma small.}}
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{{Flower|bisexual|6-8 mm long|Red|Many|terminal pendulous racemes.}}
  
 
===Fruit===
 
===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Berry|2.5-3.8 cm long|oblong-ovoid, bluntly quadrangular; seed one, ovoid.||}}
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{{Fruit|Berry|2.5-3.8 cm long|Oblong-ovoid, bluntly quadrangular; seed one, ovoid||}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
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==Where to get the saplings==
 
==Where to get the saplings==
 
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}
  
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
 
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<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>
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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://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="Cultivation details">[https://www.tntreepedia.com/tree-details/?id=6d320b6d795808cf65dae019d1b41658 Cultivation details]</ref>
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<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>
 
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Latest revision as of 18:23, 10 September 2020

Samudraphala, Barringtonia acutangula

Samudraphala is an evergreen tree. It's Sanskrit name is Hijja or Hijjala. The fruit is spoken of as Samudra-phala and Dhātriphala.

Uses

Fever, Diarrhea, Diarrhea, Bronchitis, Splenomegaly, Headache [1]

Parts Used

Leaves, Roots, Fruits, Bark

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

[3]

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

Tree

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Alternate Alustered towards the tip of branchlets.

[4]

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

[5]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds

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

Tropical area, Coastal area.

Photo Gallery

  • Bud

  • Flower

  • Leaves

  • Flowering

  • Fruit

References

  1. ↑ Uses
  2. ↑ Chemical composition
  3. ↑ Vernacular names
  4. ↑ BOTANIC DESCRIPTION
  5. ↑ Ayurvedic preparations
  6. ↑ Cultivation details

External Links

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