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| − | '''Tulsi | + | '''Tulsi''' is a scared plant in Hindu belief. Hindus regarding it as an earthy manifestation of the goddess Tulsi, she is regarded as a great worshipper of the god Vishnu. The plant is cultivated for religious and medical purposes, and for its essential oil. |
| − | The plant is cultivated for religious and medical purposes, and for its essential oil. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Uses== |
| + | {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Common Cold}}, {{Uses| Sore throat}}, {{Uses|Headache}}, {{Uses|Eye problems}}, {{Uses|Dental problem}}, {{Uses|Skin disorde}}, {{Uses|Insect bites}}, {{Uses|Kidney stone}} | ||
| − | + | ==Parts Used== | |
| + | {{Parts Used|Dried Folaige}}, {{Parts Used|Whole herb}}. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Chemical Composition== |
| − | + | Carvacrol, caryophyllene, eugenol, linalool, urosolic acid<ref name="chemical composition"/> | |
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| − | ==Common | + | ==Common names== |
| + | {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Agrimony}} | ||
| − | + | ==Properties== | |
| − | + | Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics. | |
| − | + | ===Dravya=== | |
| − | == References == | + | ===Rasa=== |
| + | Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent) | ||
| + | ===Guna=== | ||
| + | Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp) | ||
| + | ===Veerya=== | ||
| + | Ushna (Hot) | ||
| + | ===Vipaka=== | ||
| + | Katu (Pungent) | ||
| + | ===Karma=== | ||
| + | Kapha, Vata | ||
| + | ===Prabhava=== | ||
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| + | ==Habit== | ||
| + | {{Habit|Herb}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Identification== | ||
| + | ===Leaf=== | ||
| + | {{Leaf|Simple||The leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in between}}<ref name="Leaf"/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Flower=== | ||
| + | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|Flowers Season is June - August}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Fruit=== | ||
| + | {{Fruit||7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs|}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Other features=== | ||
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| + | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
| + | * [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract'' | ||
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| + | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
| + | ==Mode of Propagation== | ||
| + | {{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. | ||
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| + | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| + | A plant of the moist to wet, lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,000 metres<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | ||
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| + | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
| + | {{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}. | ||
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| + | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | ||
| + | File:Odermennig.jpg | ||
| + | File:Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg | ||
| + | Image:Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.BOT.2004.0.jpg | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
<references> | <references> | ||
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249909/ "chemical constituents"]</ref> |
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| − | = | + | <ref name="Leaf">[http://www.ecoindia.com/flora/trees/tulsi-plant.html "plant decsription"]</ref> |
| − | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Ocimum+tenuiflorum "Cultivation details"]</ref> | |
| − | + | </references> | |
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | * [http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/ten-health-benefits-of-tulsi-the-magical-herb/ Ten health benefits of Tulsi, the magical herb] | ||
| + | * [https://www.livestrong.com/article/323015-holy-basil-interactions/ Tulsi Medicinal Uses on live strong.org] | ||
| + | * [http://www.indiaessentialoils.com/holy-basil-oil.html india essential oils] | ||
| + | * [https://www.go4worldbusiness.com/buylead/view/505289/wanted-:-ocimum-sanctum-leaves-dry-extract.html Ocimum Tenuiflorum on] | ||
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
Revision as of 14:56, 25 May 2018
Tulsi is a scared plant in Hindu belief. Hindus regarding it as an earthy manifestation of the goddess Tulsi, she is regarded as a great worshipper of the god Vishnu. The plant is cultivated for religious and medical purposes, and for its essential oil.
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
Fever, Common Cold, Sore throat, Headache, Eye problems, Dental problem, Skin disorde, Insect bites, Kidney stone
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Carvacrol, caryophyllene, eugenol, linalool, urosolic acid[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | |
| Hindi | |
| Malayalam | |
| Tamil | |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | |
| English | Agrimony |
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 | The leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in between |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 2-4cm long | Yellow | 5-20 | Flowers Season is June - August |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome | clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown | With hooked hairs | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- Vishatinduka Taila as root juice extract
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
A plant of the moist to wet, lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,000 metres[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Tall grasslands, meadows, Borders of forests and fields.
Photo Gallery
References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Fever
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Common Cold
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sore throat
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Headache
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Eye problems
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Dental problem
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Skin disorde
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Insect bites
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Kidney stone
- Herbs with Dried Folaige used in medicine
- Herbs with Whole herb used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Herb
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Tall grasslands
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of meadows
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Borders of forests and fields
- Herbs
