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[[File:20130702Braunnelle St Arnual3.jpg|thumb|right|''Prunella vulgaris'', ''self-heal'']] | [[File:20130702Braunnelle St Arnual3.jpg|thumb|right|''Prunella vulgaris'', ''self-heal'']] | ||
'''Prunella vulgaris''' is an herbaceous plant in the genus Prunella. | '''Prunella vulgaris''' is an herbaceous plant in the genus Prunella. | ||
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
{{Uses|High blood pressure}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Weaknesses}}, {{Uses|Hemorrhoids}}, {{Uses|Vaginal pain}}, {{Uses|Conjunctivitis.}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}, {{Uses|Eczema }}, {{Uses|Psoriasis}}. | {{Uses|High blood pressure}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Weaknesses}}, {{Uses|Hemorrhoids}}, {{Uses|Vaginal pain}}, {{Uses|Conjunctivitis.}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}, {{Uses|Eczema }}, {{Uses|Psoriasis}}. | ||
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==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | Contains volatile oils, flavonoids, apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, kaempferol, tiliroside, triterpene glycosides including euscapic acid and tormentic acid, phenolic acids, and 3%–21% tannins<ref name="chemical composition"/> | + | Contains volatile oils, flavonoids, apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, kaempferol, tiliroside, triterpene glycosides including euscapic acid and tormentic acid, phenolic acids, and 3%–21% tannins.<ref name="chemical composition"/> |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
| − | {{Leaf|Simple| | + | {{Leaf|Simple|Opposite|Leaves narrow-to ovate-oblong, to 5 x 2.5 cm, base cuneate, margin subentire, apex obtuse, pilose; petiole to 2 cm.}}<ref name="Leaf"/> |
===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower| | + | {{Flower|Bisexual|Terminal spikes|Pinkish purple|4|Verticillate, to 3 x 2.5 cm(elongating to 5 cm in fruit), with flowers in whorls of 6; floral bracts leafy, ovate, to 6 x 4 mm, margin ciliate, purplish.}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit| | + | {{Fruit|Nutlet|||Oblong, smooth|}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | Easy to grow plant for any soil in full sun or partial shade. May be considered invasive. Attract bees and other beneficial insects. Good ground cover<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | + | Easy to grow plant for any soil in full sun or partial shade. May be considered invasive. Attract bees and other beneficial insects. Good ground cover.<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://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874112006393?via%3Dihub | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874112006393?via%3Dihub Sciencedirect]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="Leaf">[https:// | + | <ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/259346 Plant description]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/13944/Prunella-vulgaris/Details | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/13944/Prunella-vulgaris/Details How to grow]</ref> |
</references> | </references> | ||
Latest revision as of 15:09, 22 July 2020
Prunella vulgaris is an herbaceous plant in the genus Prunella.
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 pressure, Fever, Weaknesses, Hemorrhoids, Vaginal pain, Conjunctivitis., Sore throats, Diarrhea, Sore throats, Eczema , Psoriasis.
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Contains volatile oils, flavonoids, apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, kaempferol, tiliroside, triterpene glycosides including euscapic acid and tormentic acid, phenolic acids, and 3%–21% tannins.[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | |
| Hindi | |
| Malayalam | |
| Tamil | |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | |
| English | Herbaceous plant |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Kapha, Vata
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Opposite | Leaves narrow-to ovate-oblong, to 5 x 2.5 cm, base cuneate, margin subentire, apex obtuse, pilose; petiole to 2 cm. |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bisexual | Terminal spikes | Pinkish purple | 4 | Verticillate, to 3 x 2.5 cm(elongating to 5 cm in fruit), with flowers in whorls of 6; floral bracts leafy, ovate, to 6 x 4 mm, margin ciliate, purplish. |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutlet | Oblong, smooth | {{{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
Easy to grow plant for any soil in full sun or partial shade. May be considered invasive. Attract bees and other beneficial insects. Good ground cover.[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Terrain region, At grassland area, Woodland edges, At roadsides, In wastelands.
Photo Gallery
References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat High blood pressure
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Fever
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Weaknesses
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Hemorrhoids
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Vaginal pain
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Conjunctivitis.
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sore throats
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Eczema
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Psoriasis
- Herbs with Whole herb used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Herb
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Terrain region
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of At grassland area
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Woodland edges
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of At roadsides
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of In wastelands
- Herbs
- Lamiaceae
