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[[File:Scrophularia nodosa8.jpg|thumb|right|''Woodland figwort'', ''Scrophularia nodosa'']] | [[File:Scrophularia nodosa8.jpg|thumb|right|''Woodland figwort'', ''Scrophularia nodosa'']] | ||
| − | '''Woodland figwort''' | + | '''Woodland figwort''' is a perennial herbaceous plant found in temperate regions of the Northern hemisphere except western North America. It grows in moist and cultivated waste ground. |
| − | == | + | ==Uses== |
| − | + | {{Uses|eczema }}, {{Uses|psoriasis }}, {{Uses|hemorrhoids}}, {{Uses|heart problems}}, {{Uses|liver problems}}, {{Uses|tuberculous}}, {{Uses|tumors}}, {{Uses|swelling}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}} | |
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| − | == | + | ==Parts Used== |
| + | {{Parts Used|Stem}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}. | ||
| − | + | ==Chemical Composition== | |
| + | Iridoids, aucubin & catapol are purgative. Harpagoside is anti-inflammatory and positively inotropic (will increase myocardial contractions).<ref name="chemical composition"/> | ||
| − | == References == | + | ==Common names== |
| − | + | {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Woodland figwort}} | |
| − | <references> | + | |
| − | <ref name=" | + | ==Properties== |
| − | <ref name=" | + | 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== | ||
| + | {{Habit|Small plant}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Identification== | ||
| + | ===Leaf=== | ||
| + | {{Leaf|Simple|opposite|Short-stemmed ovate at base, lanceolate near the top, with toothed margins}}<ref name="Leaf"/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Flower=== | ||
| + | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|The flowers are in loose cymes in pyramidal or oblong panicles}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Fruit=== | ||
| + | {{Fruit|General|7–10 mm|clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown||many}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Other features=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
| + | ==Mode of Propagation== | ||
| + | {{Propagation|Seeds}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| + | Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If you have sufficient seed then it can be sown outdoors in situ in the autumn or the spring. Division in spring. <ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | ||
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| + | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
| + | {{Commonly seen|Temperate regions}}, {{Commonly seen|Moist}}, {{Commonly seen|Waste ground}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | ||
| + | File:Scrophularia nodosa Luc Viatour.JPG| | ||
| + | File:Scrophularia nodosa0.jpg | ||
| + | File:Scrophularia nodosa1.jpg | ||
| + | File:Scrophularia nodosa2.jpg | ||
| + | File:Scrophularia nodosa3.jpg | ||
| + | File:Scrophularia nodosa4.jpg | ||
| + | File:Scrophularia nodosa5.jpg | ||
| + | File:Scrophularia nodosa6.jpg | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | |||
| + | <references> | ||
| + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://thenaturopathicherbalist.com/herbs/r-s/scrophularia-nodosa/ "Pharmacology"]</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | <ref name="Leaf">[http://www.purplesage.org.uk/profiles/figwort.htm "plant description"]</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Scrophularia+nodosa "Cultivation details"]</ref> | ||
</references> | </references> | ||
| − | == External Links == | + | ==External Links== |
| + | * [https://findmeacure.com/2015/12/14/scrophularia-nodosa/ Scrophularia nodosa on ] | ||
| + | * [https://www.henriettes-herb.com/eclectic/kings/scrophularia.html Scrophularia nodosa on henriettes-herbs] | ||
| + | * [https://www.anniesremedy.com/scrophularia-nodosa-figwort.php Scrophularia nodosa on anniesremedy.com] | ||
| + | * [https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/common-figwort.html Scrophularia nodosa on herbal-supplement-resource.com] | ||
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[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Scrophulariaceae]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:21, 13 June 2019
Woodland figwort is a perennial herbaceous plant found in temperate regions of the Northern hemisphere except western North America. It grows in moist and cultivated waste ground.
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
eczema , psoriasis , hemorrhoids, heart problems, liver problems, tuberculous, tumors, swelling, Sore throats
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Iridoids, aucubin & catapol are purgative. Harpagoside is anti-inflammatory and positively inotropic (will increase myocardial contractions).[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | |
| Hindi | |
| Malayalam | |
| Tamil | |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | |
| English | Woodland figwort |
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 | Short-stemmed ovate at base, lanceolate near the top, with toothed margins |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 2-4cm long | Yellow | 5-20 | The flowers are in loose cymes in pyramidal or oblong panicles |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 7–10 mm | clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown | many | {{{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
Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If you have sufficient seed then it can be sown outdoors in situ in the autumn or the spring. Division in spring. [3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Temperate regions, Moist, Waste ground.
Photo Gallery
References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat eczema
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat psoriasis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat hemorrhoids
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat heart problems
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat liver problems
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat tuberculous
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat tumors
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat swelling
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sore throats
- Herbs with Stem used in medicine
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Small plant
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Temperate regions
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Moist
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Waste ground
- Herbs
- Scrophulariaceae
