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[[File:Hemidesmus scandens.jpg|thumb|right|''Haaluballi'']]
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'''Hemidesmus indicus''' is a climber found throughout India. The plant is widely exploited from the wild for its root, which is used medicinally. Plant populations in some areas have dropped dramatically and the plant is now being experimentally cultivated in India.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Gums diseases in teeth}}, {{Uses|Hair fall}}, {{Uses|Dysuria}}, {{Uses|Eye diseases}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Arthritis}}, {{Uses|Body pain}}, {{Uses|Abdominal pain}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}, {{Uses|Scabies}}, {{Uses|Eczema}}, {{Uses|Thirst}}, {{Uses|Vomiting}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>.
  
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{{Infobox names
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===Food===
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| sanskrit = [[Nagajihya]]
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Hemidesmus indicus can be used in Food  Leaves cooked as vegetable and roots used in preparation of tea<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/>.
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| kannada = [[Sogadeberu]]
 
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| hindi = [[Anantamul]], [[Salsa]]
 
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| bengali = [[Anantmul]]
 
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| marathi = [[Anantavel]]
 
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| tamil = [[Nannari]]
 
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| telugu = [[Muttavapulagamu]]
 
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| gujarati = [[Anantmool]], [[Durivel]]
 
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| malayalam = [[Nannari Narunanti]]
 
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| oriya = [[Anantmul]]
 
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}}
 
  
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'''Haaluballi''' (''Hemidesmus indicus'' <ref name="Hemidesmus indicus"/>, ''Indian sarsaparilla'') is a species of plant that is found in South Asia. It is a slender, laticiferous, twining, sometimes prostrate or semi-erect shrub. Roots are woody and aromatic. The stem is numerous, slender, terete, thickened at the nodes. The leaves are opposite, short-petioled, very variable, elliptic-oblong to linear-lanceolate. The flowers are greenish outside, purplish inside, crowded in sub-sessile axillary cymes. It occurs over the greater part of India, from the upper Gangetic plain eastwards to Assam and in some places in central, western and South India.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Root}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
  
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The root is a substitute for sarsaparilla (the dried root of the tropical species of Smilax, Smilacaceae; in India Smilax aspera L., and Smilax ovalifolia Roxb.).
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==Chemical Composition==
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Nerolidol (1.2%), borneol (0.3%), linalyl acetate (0.2%), dihydrocarvyl acetate (0.1%), salicylaldehyde (0.1%), isocaryophyllene (0.1%), alpha terpinyl acetate (traces) and 1, 8-cineol (traces) are important as aromatic and bioactive principles<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
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== Traditional uses ==
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Sogadeberu, Namadaberu|ml=Nannari Narunanti|sa=Nagajihya, Anantamula|ta=Nannari|te=Nannari, Sugandhipal|hi=Anantamul|en=Indian sarsaparilla}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
  
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Hemidesmus indicus is used to make beverages and also used in traditional medicine. In Ayurveda it goes by the name of Ananthamoola (अनंत मूल), also known locally as Naruneendi or Nannari, Sanskrit meaning: endless root. It is also known as Anant Vel (अनंतवेल)/Maeen Mool (माईन मूळ) in Marathi. In southern states of India (particularly Tamil Nadu), Sarsaparilla roots are called Maahali or Mahani Kizhangu and in its pickled form is also served along with rice dishes. It is also called the False Sarsaparilla. It is administered in the form of powder, infusion or decoction as syrup. It is one of the Rasayana plants of Ayurveda.It is sometimes confused with another Ayurvedic herb called white sariva.
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, VeNannarierya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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The extracts from the root are used as a coolant and a blood-purifier and also used in many other forms, especially as refreshing syrup with sugar and a dash of lemon (Sharbat), and served at most small refreshment shops in South India.
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===Rasa===
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Tikta (Bitter), Madhura (Sweet)
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===Guna===
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Guru (heavy), Snigda (oily)
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===Veerya===
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Sheeta (Cold)
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===Vipaka===
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Madhura (Sweet)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Pitta
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===Prabhava===
  
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===Nutritional components===
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Hemidesmus indicus Contains the Following nutritional components like - Vitamin-C and E; Alkaloids; Flavanoids; Glycosides; Phytosterols; Phenols; Saponins; Terpenoids; Tannins; Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/>.
  
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== Health Benefits ==
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Twiner, Climber}}
  
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According to practitioners of traditional Indian medicine, Ayurveda, this root can be administered in the fourth and ninth month of pregnancy to prevent miscarriage. They also claim its efficacy in treating ulcers, fever, loss of appetite, Gastritis, Anorexia nervosa cough, excessive thirst Menorrhagia, Diarrhea and Diabetes. It is also believed that the extracts from this root help in increasing semen count, purifies blood,neutralizes poisons, works as a diuretic and emetic, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Some experimental studies have displayed the beneficial effect of the extract of this root.
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|Opposite|The leaves are variable, elliptic–oblong to linear–lanceolate, variegated, and white above and silvery-white pubescent beneath}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
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==Common name==
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Greenish purple|5-20|Flowers are crowded in axillary cymes in small compact clusters. Flowering season is October-January}}
  
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* '''Kannada''' - ಹಾಲುಬಳ್ಳಿ
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Paired||Fruits cylindrical, pointed, and slender. Seeds are oblong in shape|Fruits mature in January|Many|Fruiting season is October-January}}
  
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== References ==
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===Other features===
  
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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[[Sarivadyasavam]], [[Mathala rasayanam]], [[Mahamajishtadi kashayam]], [[Maha Vishagarbha taila]][[Manasamitra vatakam]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
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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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The plant can best be propagated from stem and rootstock cuttings obtained from more than one-year-old plants. Rootstock cuttings have better sprouting and survival rates than stem cuttings. Hemidesmus indicus is available throughout the year<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtropical area}}
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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Anantamul (Bengali- অনন্তমূল) (8067770519).jpg|Flower
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Anantamul (Gujarati- અનંતમૂળ) (21953065323).jpg|Flower
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Anantamul (in Assamese) (21951539064).jpg|Leaf
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File:Hemidesmus indicus 04.JPG|Leaves
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File:Nannari root.jpg|Roots
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File:(Hemidesmus indicus) Indian sarsaparilla shrub at Simhachalam hill.jpg|Leaves
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File:¿ Hemidesmus indicus ? (4450493202).jpg|Fruit
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</gallery>
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==References==
 
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<ref name="Hemidesmus indicus">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemidesmus_indicus "wikipedia"]</ref>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://scialert.net/fulltextmobile/?doi=jps.2008.146.156 Phytochemicals]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/hemidesmus-indicus Morphology]</ref>
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2013/12/20/sariva-hemidesmus-indicus-benefits-usage-dose-side-effects/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/hemidesmus-indicus Cultivation details]</ref>
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<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat">"Forest food for Northern region of Western Ghats" by Dr. Mandar N. Datar and Dr. Anuradha S. Upadhye, Page No.89, Published by Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune</ref>
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<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants">”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.653, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru</ref>
 
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</references>
  
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.homeremediess.com/medicinal-plant-anantmool-uses-and-images-hemidesmus-indicus/ Hemidesmus indicus on homeremedies]
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* [http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/hemidesmus-indicus Emidesmus indicus on vikaspedea]
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* [https://www.medicinalplantsanduses.com/hemidesmus-indicus-medicinal-uses Hemidesmus Indicus (Anantmool) Health Benefits And Uses]
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* [http://envis.frlht.org/plantdetails/bebf01836cf2324a00cfd7dc19fdf95a/c0491a6f31fd7b493ffd012e4d99d7ad Emidesmus indicus on Envis centre on medicinal plants]
 
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[[Category:Apocynaceae]]

Latest revision as of 17:20, 13 September 2023

Sogadeberu

Hemidesmus indicus is a climber found throughout India. The plant is widely exploited from the wild for its root, which is used medicinally. Plant populations in some areas have dropped dramatically and the plant is now being experimentally cultivated in India.

Uses

Gums diseases in teeth, Hair fall, Dysuria, Eye diseases, Jaundice, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Body pain, Abdominal pain, Indigestion, Scabies, Eczema, Thirst, Vomiting[1].

Food

Hemidesmus indicus can be used in Food Leaves cooked as vegetable and roots used in preparation of tea[2].

Parts Used

Root[1]

Chemical Composition

Nerolidol (1.2%), borneol (0.3%), linalyl acetate (0.2%), dihydrocarvyl acetate (0.1%), salicylaldehyde (0.1%), isocaryophyllene (0.1%), alpha terpinyl acetate (traces) and 1, 8-cineol (traces) are important as aromatic and bioactive principles[3]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Sogadeberu, Namadaberu
Hindi Anantamul
Malayalam Nannari Narunanti
Tamil Nannari
Telugu Nannari, Sugandhipal
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Nagajihya, Anantamula
English Indian sarsaparilla

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Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, VeNannarierya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Madhura (Sweet)

Guna

Guru (heavy), Snigda (oily)

Veerya

Sheeta (Cold)

Vipaka

Madhura (Sweet)

Karma

Kapha, Pitta

Prabhava

Nutritional components

Hemidesmus indicus Contains the Following nutritional components like - Vitamin-C and E; Alkaloids; Flavanoids; Glycosides; Phytosterols; Phenols; Saponins; Terpenoids; Tannins; Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc[2].

Habit

Twiner, Climber

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Opposite The leaves are variable, elliptic–oblong to linear–lanceolate, variegated, and white above and silvery-white pubescent beneath

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long Greenish purple 5-20 Flowers are crowded in axillary cymes in small compact clusters. Flowering season is October-January

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Paired Fruits cylindrical, pointed, and slender. Seeds are oblong in shape Fruits mature in January Many Fruiting season is October-January

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Sarivadyasavam, Mathala rasayanam, Mahamajishtadi kashayam, Maha Vishagarbha tailaManasamitra vatakam[5]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

The plant can best be propagated from stem and rootstock cuttings obtained from more than one-year-old plants. Rootstock cuttings have better sprouting and survival rates than stem cuttings. Hemidesmus indicus is available throughout the year[6]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tropical area, Subtropical area

Photo Gallery

  • Flower

  • Flower

  • Leaf

  • Leaves

  • Roots

  • Leaves

  • Fruit

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 ”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.653, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Forest food for Northern region of Western Ghats" by Dr. Mandar N. Datar and Dr. Anuradha S. Upadhye, Page No.89, Published by Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune
  3. ↑ Phytochemicals
  4. ↑ Morphology
  5. ↑ Ayurvedic preparations
  6. ↑ Cultivation details

External Links

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