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'''Simhaparni''' is the sanskrit name of '''Justicia adhatoda'''. It is native to Asia, widely used in Siddha Medicine, Ayurveda, homeopathy and Unani systems of medicine. The plant's range includes Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China as well as Panama where it is thought to have been introduced.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Joint pain}}, {{Uses|Cuts}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Skin itchiness}}, {{Uses|Respiratory disorders}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Abnormal bleeding}}, {{Uses|Peptic ulcers}}, {{Uses|Piles}}.<ref name="Uses"/>
  
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Roots}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Stem}}, {{Parts Used|Flowers}}.
  
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'''Simhaparni''' is sanskrit name of '''Adhatoda Zeylanica Medikus''' (Botanical Name). Simhaparni commonly known in English as '''Malabar Nut''' is a medicinal plant native to Asia, widely used in Siddha Medicine, Ayurvedic, homeopathy and Unani systems of medicine.  
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==Chemical Composition==
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Adhatoda zeylanica contains a number of chemical constituents which are responsible to cure many diseases and disorders.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
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The plant's range includes Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China, as well as Panama where it is thought to have been introduced.
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Aadu muttada gida, Aadu soge ಅಡುಸೋಗೆ|ml=Adel-odagam|sa=Arus, Vajidantakahaatarusha|ta=Aadaathodai, Acalai|te=Addasaramu, Addasarapaku|hi=Adusa, Vasak|en=Malabar nut|mr=Adulasa}}<ref name="Common names"/>
  
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In an ancient period, Ayurvedic Scholars had involved yoga and kundalini in their medicinal practises. They have strongly believeed that, Human respiratory and nerves system  have the closest relationship. Therefore they have thought that pranayama makes human nerves system, memory power and intelligence more effective. For this purpose, Lungs should be  healthy. Therefore, they have started thinking about Simhaparni's uses and how to use it.  
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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==Plant description==
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===Rasa===
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
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===Veerya===
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Sheeta (Cold)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Pitta
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===Prabhava===
  
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Simhaparni is a shrub with the height of 5 to 6 feet. They are oppositely arranged, smooth-edged, and borne on short petioles. Leaves are lance in shape and flowers are white in colour.
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Shrub}}
  
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==Useful parts of the plant==
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple, Opposite|Lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate|Leaves 10 - 30 cm long, slightly acuminate, base tapering, petiolate, petioles 1 - 2.5 cm long.}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
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*'''Root, Leaf. Flower, Stem'''
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|White|2|Axillary pedunculate spikes, the corolla is large and white with a funnel shaped lower portion, Flowering season: July-September}}
  
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==Traditional Medicine==
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Capsule|1.9-2.2 x 0.8 cm wide||The fruit is a small capsule|Many|Fruiting season: July-September}}
  
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*This shrub has a number of traditional medicinal uses in Siddha Medicine, Ayurvedic and Unani systems of medicine.
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===Other features===
  
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==Medicinal Uses==
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vasarishta]]
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* [[Mathala rasayanam]]
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* [[Maha Vishagarbha taila]]
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
  
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*'''Joint Pain''' -  Applying the paste of the Simhaparni leaf to the joint, would give the relaxation.  
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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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Simhaparni is also helpful for other diseases like :-
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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*'''Cough, skin itchiness, Animia, piles''', ...etc
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A plant of the drier to wet, lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,300 metres<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
  
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==common name==
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Himalayas}}, {{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|At cold forest}}.
  
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*'''English''' - Malabar Nut
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==Photo Gallery==
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*'''Kannada''' - ಆಡುಸೋಗೆ
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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*'''Hindi''' - वासा
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File:Justicia adhatoda 1.jpg
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File:Justicia adhatoda (537093805).jpg
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File:Zey3.jpg
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File:Zey2.jpg
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File:Zey1.jpg
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</gallery>
  
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==External link==
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==References==
  
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justicia_adhatoda wikipedia]
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.researchjournal.co.in/upload/assignments/4_304-306.pdf Chemical constituents]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[https://www.bimbima.com/ayurveda/vasa-malabar-nut-benefits-medicinal-uses-and-side-effects/915/ General Information]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Justicia+adhatoda Cultivation Details]</ref>
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2014/07/25/vasaka-adhatoda-vasica-uses-side-effects-research/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref>
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<ref name="Common names">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:33</ref>
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<ref name="Uses">Kappathagudda - A Repertoire of Medicinal Plants of Gadag, Page no: 42</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.ayurtimes.com/adhatoda-vasica-vasaka/ Adhatoda Zeylanica Medikus on ayurtimes.org]
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* [http://www.homeremediess.com/medicinal-plant-adhatoda-vasica-benefits-and-images/ Zeylanica Medikus on planet ayurveda]
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* [http://www.planetayurveda.com/library/vasaka Zeylanica Medikus on hoticulture.org]
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* [http://www.ehorticulture.com/tree-plants-seeds/medicinal-plants/adhatoda-zeylanica-detail.html Zeylanica Medikus on  herbal-supplement-resource]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:25, 26 January 2021

Malabar Nut

Simhaparni is the sanskrit name of Justicia adhatoda. It is native to Asia, widely used in Siddha Medicine, Ayurveda, homeopathy and Unani systems of medicine. The plant's range includes Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China as well as Panama where it is thought to have been introduced.

Uses

Joint pain, Cuts, Cough, Skin itchiness, Respiratory disorders, Asthma, Abnormal bleeding, Peptic ulcers, Piles.[1]

Parts Used

Roots, Leaves, Stem, Flowers.

Chemical Composition

Adhatoda zeylanica contains a number of chemical constituents which are responsible to cure many diseases and disorders.[2]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Aadu muttada gida, Aadu soge ಅಡುಸೋಗೆ
Hindi Adusa, Vasak
Malayalam Adel-odagam
Tamil Aadaathodai, Acalai
Telugu Addasaramu, Addasarapaku
Marathi Adulasa
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Arus, Vajidantakahaatarusha
English Malabar nut

[3]

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)

Veerya

Sheeta (Cold)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Pitta

Prabhava

Habit

Shrub

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple, Opposite Lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate Leaves 10 - 30 cm long, slightly acuminate, base tapering, petiolate, petioles 1 - 2.5 cm long.

[4]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long White 2 Axillary pedunculate spikes, the corolla is large and white with a funnel shaped lower portion, Flowering season: July-September

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Capsule 1.9-2.2 x 0.8 cm wide The fruit is a small capsule Many Fruiting season: July-September

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

[5]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

A plant of the drier to wet, lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,300 metres[6]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Himalayas, Tropical area, At cold forest.

Photo Gallery

  • Justicia adhatoda 1.jpg
  • Justicia adhatoda (537093805).jpg
  • Zey3.jpg
  • Zey2.jpg
  • Zey1.jpg

References

  1. ↑ Kappathagudda - A Repertoire of Medicinal Plants of Gadag, Page no: 42
  2. ↑ Chemical constituents
  3. ↑ Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:33
  4. ↑ General Information
  5. ↑ Ayurvedic preparations
  6. ↑ Cultivation Details

External Links

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