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| + | '''Vitex altissima''' is a large tree with a dense crown; it can grow up to 40 metres tall. Specimens have been known with a bole 170cm in diameter. An important timber tree in parts of its range, where it is mainly used locally, the tree also has local medicinal uses. It has good prospects for use as an ornamental. | ||
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
| − | {{Uses|}}, {{Uses|}}, {{Uses|}}, {{Uses|}}, {{Uses|}}, {{Uses|}}, {{Uses|}}, {{Uses| | + | {{Uses|Rheumatic swellings}}, {{Uses|Inflammations}}, {{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Ulcers}}, {{Uses|Allergies}}, {{Uses|Eczema}}, {{Uses|Pruritus}}, {{Uses|Worm infestations}}.<ref name="Uses"/> |
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
| − | {{Parts Used|}}, {{Parts Used| | + | {{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}. |
==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | <ref name="chemical composition"/> | + | It contains Volatile oil of Vitex negundo is reported to contain β-carryophyllene, sabinene, linalool, terpinen-4-ol, α-guaiene and globulol as major constituents along with sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, terpenoids and sterols.<ref name="chemical composition"/> |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
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==Habit== | ==Habit== | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
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==Mode of Propagation== | ==Mode of Propagation== | ||
| − | {{Propagation|}} | + | {{Propagation|Seeds}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}, {{Propagation|Root suckers}}. |
==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | + | The tree is reasonably shade tolerant, especially when young, but tending to prefer sunnier conditions as it gets bigger.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> |
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
| − | {{Commonly seen| | + | {{Commonly seen|Deciduous forests}}. |
==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
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| + | File:Vitex altissima 32.JPG | ||
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<references> | <references> | ||
| − | <ref name="chemical composition">[ | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://ijpsr.com/bft-article/phytochemical-and-biological-evaluation-of-vitex-negundo-linn-a-review/?view=fulltext#:~:text=Volatile%20oil%20of%20Vitex%20negundo,%2C%20monoterpenes%2C%20terpenoids%20and%20sterols. Chemical constituents]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="Leaf">[ | + | <ref name="Leaf">[Morphology]</ref> |
<ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/v/vitex-altissima-l-f Common names]</ref> | <ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/v/vitex-altissima-l-f Common names]</ref> | ||
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[ | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Vitex+altissima Cultivation]</ref> |
<ref name="Uses">Indian Medicinal Plants by C.P.Khare</ref> | <ref name="Uses">Indian Medicinal Plants by C.P.Khare</ref> | ||
</references> | </references> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | * [ ] | + | * [https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/31884 Vitex altissima on indiabiodiversity.org] |
| − | * [ ] | + | * [http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Peacock%20Chaste%20Tree.html Vitex altissima on flowersofindia.net] |
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[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
Revision as of 19:56, 2 September 2020
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Vitex altissima is a large tree with a dense crown; it can grow up to 40 metres tall. Specimens have been known with a bole 170cm in diameter. An important timber tree in parts of its range, where it is mainly used locally, the tree also has local medicinal uses. It has good prospects for use as an ornamental.
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
Rheumatic swellings, Inflammations, Wounds, Ulcers, Allergies, Eczema, Pruritus, Worm infestations.[1]
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
It contains Volatile oil of Vitex negundo is reported to contain β-carryophyllene, sabinene, linalool, terpinen-4-ol, α-guaiene and globulol as major constituents along with sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, terpenoids and sterols.[2]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | ಭರಣಿಗೆ Bharanige, ಮೈರೊಳೆ Myrole |
| Hindi | |
| Malayalam | Maila |
| Tamil | Kattu-nocci |
| Telugu | Busi chettu |
| Marathi | Balage |
| Gujarathi | |
| Punjabi | |
| Kashmiri | |
| Sanskrit | Ashula |
| English | Peacock chaste tree, Tall peacock’s foot tree, |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Guna
Veerya
Vipaka
Karma
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| {{{5}}} |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
{{Propagation|Seeds}, Cuttings, Root suckers.
How to plant/cultivate
The tree is reasonably shade tolerant, especially when young, but tending to prefer sunnier conditions as it gets bigger.[5]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
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References
- ↑ Indian Medicinal Plants by C.P.Khare
- ↑ Chemical constituents
- ↑ Common names
- ↑ [Morphology]
- ↑ Cultivation
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Rheumatic swellings
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Inflammations
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Wounds
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Ulcers
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Allergies
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Eczema
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Pruritus
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Worm infestations
- Herbs with Bark used in medicine
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Marathi
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Tree
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Root suckers
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Deciduous forests
- Herbs
