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'''Cheilocostus speciosus''' differs from the common ginger by having only one row of spirally arranged leaves. The species reproduces vegetatively by rhizome. This plant is cultivated in India for its medicinal uses and is cultivated elsewhere as an ornamental. In some areas Cheilocostus speciosus is introduced and has become an invasive species.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Cuts}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}.
  
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Dried folaige}}, {{Parts Used|Whole herb}}.
  
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'''Kemuka''' or '''Cheilocostus speciosus''' differs from the common ginger by having only one row of spirally arranged leaves. The species reproduces vegetatively by rhizome, and birds disperse the seeds when they feed on the fruits.
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==Chemical Composition==
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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"/>
  
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This plant is cultivated in India for its medicinal uses, and is cultivated elsewhere as an ornamental. In some areas Cheilocostus speciosus is introduced and has become an invasive species.
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=ಚಂಗಲಕೋಷ್ಟ Changalakoshta, ನರಿ ಕಬ್ಬು Nari kabbu|ml=Anakkuva|sa=Kemuka|ta=Kostam|te=Kasmiramu|hi=Kushtha|en=Crepe Ginger, Cane-reed}}<ref name="Common names"/>
  
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The plant has many historical uses in Ayurveda, where the rhizome has been used to treat fever, rash, asthma, bronchitis, and intestinal worms. It is mentioned in the Kama Sutra as an ingredient in a cosmetic to be used on the eyelashes to increase sexual attractiveness. It is used to treat kidney problems and other urinary problems in Mizo Traditional Medicine.
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
  
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|Non-Palm Foliage|Mature Foliage Texture is Velvety / Furry / Tomentose and Foliar Attachment to Stem is Petiolate}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Bisexual|2-4cm long|Red, White, Yellow / Golden|5-8|FlowerTexture is Smooth, Thin and Individual Flower Shape is Trumpet-shaped}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Simple Fruit|7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|Fruit Type is Fleshy Fruit (Non-Accessory Fruit: Berry)|Mature Fruit Colour is Brown, Red|Many}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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Easily grown in most soils, preferring a calcareous soil. Thrives in a dry lightly shaded position, though it prefers full sun.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|Meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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018 costus spec.jpg
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Cane Reed (Cheilocostus speciosus) bracts (14256204522).jpg
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Cane-reed (Cheilocostus speciosus) (22698031714).jpg
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Cane-reed (Cheilocostus speciosus) (23326695055).jpg
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg/special-pages/plant-detail.aspx?id=1869 Morphology]</ref>
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<ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/c/cheilocostus-speciosus Common names]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[https://web.archive.org/web/20131226161459/http://www.wildflowers-guide.com/39-agrimony.html Wayback machine]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://practicalplants.org/wiki/Agrimonia_eupatoria Practical palnts]</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Crepe%20Ginger.html Cheilocostus speciosus on flowers of india]
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* [http://www.bambooland.com.au/cheilocostus-speciosus-crepe-ginger Cheilocostus speciosus on bamboo land ]
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* [http://www.hear.org/pier/species/cheilocostus_speciosus.htm Cheilocostus speciosus on Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk]
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[[Category:Repeat plant]]

Latest revision as of 13:32, 22 June 2020

kemuka, kustha, Cheilocostus speciosus

Cheilocostus speciosus differs from the common ginger by having only one row of spirally arranged leaves. The species reproduces vegetatively by rhizome. This plant is cultivated in India for its medicinal uses and is cultivated elsewhere as an ornamental. In some areas Cheilocostus speciosus is introduced and has become an invasive species.

Uses

Wounds, Cuts, Snakebites, Curing liver disorders, Skin eruptions, Blotches, Pimples, Diarrhea, Sore throats.

Parts Used

Dried folaige, Whole herb.

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 ಚಂಗಲಕೋಷ್ಟ Changalakoshta, ನರಿ ಕಬ್ಬು Nari kabbu
Hindi Kushtha
Malayalam Anakkuva
Tamil Kostam
Telugu Kasmiramu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Kemuka
English Crepe Ginger, Cane-reed

[2]

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Non-Palm Foliage Mature Foliage Texture is Velvety / Furry / Tomentose and Foliar Attachment to Stem is Petiolate

[3]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Bisexual 2-4cm long Red, White, Yellow / Golden 5-8 FlowerTexture is Smooth, Thin and Individual Flower Shape is Trumpet-shaped

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Simple Fruit 7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome Fruit Type is Fleshy Fruit (Non-Accessory Fruit: Berry) Mature Fruit Colour is Brown, Red Many {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Easily grown in most soils, preferring a calcareous soil. Thrives in a dry lightly shaded position, though it prefers full sun.[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tall grasslands, Meadows, Borders of forests and fields.

Photo Gallery

  • 018 costus spec.jpg
  • Cane Reed (Cheilocostus speciosus) bracts (14256204522).jpg
  • Cane-reed (Cheilocostus speciosus) (22698031714).jpg
  • Cane-reed (Cheilocostus speciosus) (23326695055).jpg

References

  1. ↑ Morphology
  2. ↑ Common names
  3. ↑ Wayback machine
  4. ↑ Practical palnts

External Links

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