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Myrica esculenta - Katphala
Katphala is a small tree or large shrub native to the hills of northern India and Nepal. It is found in hilly regions of northern India and Nepal especially in the regions of Garhwal and Kumaon of Uttarakhand and western Nepal especially at elevations between 3,000 and 6,000 feet. It is also found at elevations below 1500 m in the midhills of Nepal.
Uses
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
The fruits of Myrica nagi are known for their ravishing taste and have been reported for reducing sugars, tannins and Vitamin C22, 23. Gallic acid, catechin, chlorogenic acid and ρ–coumaric acid in the ethanolic extract of the fruits24 were examined by HPLC analysis, it scavenge 2,2’-azinobis(3-ethylbenzoline-6-sulphonic acid) radical (ABTSc+) and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPHc+) and reduce ferric ion.[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | NA |
| Hindi | Kaiphal, Kaphal |
| Malayalam | NA |
| Tamil | Cavviyaci, Cavviyacimaram |
| Telugu | NA |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Katphala, Mahavalkala |
| English | NA |
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), Katu (Pungent)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Tikshna (Sharp)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Kapha, Vata
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | oblong | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sessile | 7–10 mm | The tree yields a drupaceous fruit which is one of the tastiest wild fruits of the sub-Himalayan region | sepals and petals, either absent or not visible | many | {{{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
Prefers a moist soil. Grows well in an open position in a well-drained soil in sun or light shade[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
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References
External Links
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- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Rheumatism
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- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Catarrh
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Dysentery
- Herbs with Bark used in medicine
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