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'''Rehmannia glutinosa''' is one of the 50 fundamental herbs and it is used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it has the name Sheng Di huang. | '''Rehmannia glutinosa''' is one of the 50 fundamental herbs and it is used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it has the name Sheng Di huang. | ||
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
| − | {{Uses|Kidney problems}}, {{Uses|Adrenal glands}}, {{Uses|Rheumatoid arthritis}}, {{Uses|Fibromyalgia}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Hypertension}}, {{Uses|Menopause}}, {{Uses|Impotence}}, {{Uses|Hair loss}} | + | {{Uses|Kidney problems}}, {{Uses|Adrenal glands}}, {{Uses|Rheumatoid arthritis}}, {{Uses|Fibromyalgia}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Hypertension}}, {{Uses|Menopause}}, {{Uses|Impotence}}, {{Uses|Hair loss}}. |
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
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==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | Hydroxymethyl-pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde, 5-hydroxymethyl furfural, tyrosol, 5,6-dihydroxy-beta-ionone, 6-O-E-feruloyl ajugol, acteoside, leucosceptoside, martynoside, isomartynoside, purpureaside, jionoside and jionoside<ref name="chemical composition"/> | + | Hydroxymethyl-pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde, 5-hydroxymethyl furfural, tyrosol, 5,6-dihydroxy-beta-ionone, 6-O-E-feruloyl ajugol, acteoside, leucosceptoside, martynoside, isomartynoside, purpureaside, jionoside and jionoside.<ref name="chemical composition"/> |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
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===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit||7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome| | + | {{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=== | ===Other features=== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | Requires a light freely-draining humus-rich loam in light shade | + | Requires a light freely-draining humus-rich loam in light shade. Prefers a neutral to acid sandy soil.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> |
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
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Image:Rehmannia.JPG | Image:Rehmannia.JPG | ||
File:The flower of Rehmannia glutinosa.JPG | File:The flower of Rehmannia glutinosa.JPG | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references> | <references> | ||
| − | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22375391 | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22375391 Chemical constituents]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Rehmannia+glutinosa | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Rehmannia+glutinosa Cultivation details]</ref> |
</references> | </references> | ||
Revision as of 16:08, 12 June 2020
Rehmannia glutinosa is one of the 50 fundamental herbs and it is used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it has the name Sheng Di huang.
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
Kidney problems, Adrenal glands, Rheumatoid arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Asthma, Hypertension, Menopause, Impotence, Hair loss.
Parts Used
Dried root, Fresh root, Prepared root.
Chemical Composition
Hydroxymethyl-pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde, 5-hydroxymethyl furfural, tyrosol, 5,6-dihydroxy-beta-ionone, 6-O-E-feruloyl ajugol, acteoside, leucosceptoside, martynoside, isomartynoside, purpureaside, jionoside and jionoside.[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | |
| Hindi | |
| Malayalam | |
| Tamil | |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | |
| English | Chinese foxglove, di-huang |
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
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Requires a light freely-draining humus-rich loam in light shade. Prefers a neutral to acid sandy soil.[2]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Along roadsides, At Mountain slopes, Trailsides from near sea.
Photo Gallery
References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Kidney problems
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Adrenal glands
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Fibromyalgia
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Asthma
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Hypertension
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Menopause
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Impotence
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Hair loss
- Herbs with Dried root used in medicine
- Herbs with Fresh root used in medicine
- Herbs with Prepared root used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Plant
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Along roadsides
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of At Mountain slopes
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Trailsides from near sea
- Herbs
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have flower, fruit and leaf photos
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos
- Plantaginaceae
