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[[File:(Nyctanthes arbor-tristis) flower at Madhurawada 01.JPG|thumb|right|''Parijata'']] | [[File:(Nyctanthes arbor-tristis) flower at Madhurawada 01.JPG|thumb|right|''Parijata'']] | ||
| + | '''Cestrum nocturnum''' is an evergreen shrub growing up to 3.5 metres tall.The plant is widely cultivated in the tropics and subtropics, mainly as an ornamental and hedge plan. | ||
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| + | ==Uses== | ||
| + | {{Uses|tumour growth}}, {{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== | ||
| + | {{Parts Used|Husk}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Flower}}. | ||
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| + | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| + | n-Hexane extract, Soxhlet, MeOH (101), Evaporated under reduced pressure.Methanol extract<ref name="chemical composition"/> | ||
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| + | ==Common names== | ||
| + | {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=Rat ki rani|en=Night-blooming cestrum}} | ||
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| + | ==Habit== | ||
| + | {{Habit|Evergreen Shrub}} | ||
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| + | ==Identification== | ||
| + | ===Leaf=== | ||
| + | {{Leaf|Simple|4"-8" long|It blooms in cycles throughout warm weather and Vine-like stems reach up to 12' in its native habitat}}<ref name="Leaf"/> | ||
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| + | ===Flower=== | ||
| + | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Greenish-creamy|5|Although the flowers are not showy to the eye}} | ||
| − | + | ===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=== |
| − | + | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | |
| + | * [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract'' | ||
| − | == | + | ==Where to get the saplings== |
| + | ==Mode of Propagation== | ||
| + | {{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. | ||
| − | + | ==How to plant/cultivate== | |
| + | The mature plant is hardy to about -4°c, but without protection, the new growth is likely to be killed at around 1°c<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== |
| + | {{Commonly seen|Tropics}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtropics}}, {{Commonly seen|Ornamental and hedge plant}}. | ||
| − | + | ==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> | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| − | + | <references> | |
| + | <ref name="chemical composition">[http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/167074/9/09_chapter%202.pdf "CHEMICAL INVESTIGATION"]</ref> | ||
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| − | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Cestrum+nocturnum "cultivation details"]</ref> | |
| + | </references> | ||
| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | * [https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2128/#b Night Blooming Jasmine, Night Scented Jessamine] | ||
| + | * [http://www.plantsjournal.com/archives/2016/vol4issue6/PartA/4-5-35-321.pdf lady of the night- A medicinal gift] | ||
| + | * [http://entheology.com/plants/cestrum-nocturnum-night-blooming-jessamine/ Cestrum nocturnum – Night-Blooming Jessamine] | ||
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
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Cestrum nocturnum is an evergreen shrub growing up to 3.5 metres tall.The plant is widely cultivated in the tropics and subtropics, mainly as an ornamental and hedge plan.
Contents
Uses
tumour growth, Cuts, Snakebites, Curing liver disorders, Skin eruptions, Blotches, Pimples, Diarrhea, Sore throats
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
n-Hexane extract, Soxhlet, MeOH (101), Evaporated under reduced pressure.Methanol extract[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | |
| Hindi | Rat ki rani |
| Malayalam | |
| Tamil | |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | |
| English | Night-blooming cestrum |
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | 4"-8" long | It blooms in cycles throughout warm weather and Vine-like stems reach up to 12' in its native habitat |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 2-4cm long | Greenish-creamy | 5 | Although the flowers are not showy to the eye |
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
The mature plant is hardy to about -4°c, but without protection, the new growth is likely to be killed at around 1°c[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Tropics, Subtropics, Ornamental and hedge plant.
Photo Gallery
References
- ↑ "CHEMICAL INVESTIGATION"
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedLeaf - ↑ "cultivation details"
External Links
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- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat tumour growth
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cuts
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Snakebites
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Curing liver disorders
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Skin eruptions
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Blotches
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Pimples
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sore throats
- Herbs with Husk used in medicine
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with Flower used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Evergreen Shrub
- 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 Tropics
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Subtropics
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Ornamental and hedge plant
- Herbs
