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Rhododendron anthopogon

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{{stub}}[[File:Rhododendron anthopogon subsp. hypenanthum 'Annapurna'.JPG|thumb|right]]'''Rhododendron anthopogon''' is an evergreen shrub of compact habit. It usually grows up to 60cm tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials. The leaves and twigs are sold in local markets for use as an incense, whilst the leaves and the flowers are sold for medicinal use. The plant is grown as an ornamental.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Lack of appetite}}, {{Uses|Coughing}}, {{Uses|Various skin disorders}}, {{Uses|Leucorrhoea}}, {{Uses|Gonorrhoea}}, {{Uses|Inflammations}}, {{Uses|Lung disorders}}, {{Uses|Colds}}, {{Uses|Coughs}}, {{Uses|Chronic bronchitis}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}.<ref name="Uses"/>
==Parts Used==
==Chemical Composition==
The major components of the aerial parts of the oil were the monoterpenes α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene and the sesquiterpene δ-cadinene. Biological studies revealed a weak topical anti-inflammatory activity.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|sa=Talisapatra|en=Dwarf Rhododendron|gu=|hi=Atarasu|kn=|ks=|ml=|mr=|pa=|ta=|te=}}<ref name="Common names"/>
==Properties==
===Dravya===
===Rasa===
 
===Guna===
==Habit==
{{Habit|Evergreen shrub}}
==Identification==
==Mode of Propagation==
{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings of half-ripe wood}}.
==How to plant/cultivate==
Rhododendron anthopogon is a plant of high elevations in the Himalayas, generally growing well in the temperate zone in areas where winter temperatures do not usually fall below around -15°c.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Moist open slopes}}, {{Commonly seen|Hillsides}}, {{Commonly seen|Ledges of cliffs}}, {{Commonly seen|In thickets}}, {{Commonly seen|Often covering large areas}}.
==Photo Gallery==
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Rhododendron anthopogon subsp. hypenanthum 'Annapurna'.JPG
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<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">["https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6257328/ Chemistry"]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[Morphology]</ref><ref name="MorphologyCommon names">[http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Dwarf%20Rhododendron.html Common names]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[ "http://temperate.theferns.info/plant/Rhododendron+anthopogon Cultivation"]</ref>
<ref name="Uses">Indian Medicinal Plants by C.P.Khare</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [ https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Rhododendron+anthopogon Rhododendron anthopogon on pfaf.org]* [ ]* [ https://www.himalayanvoices.org/sites/default/files/Rhododendron%20anthopogon.pdf Rhododendron anthopogon on www.himalayanvoices.org]
[[Category:Herbs]]

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