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Urtica dioica - Vrscikali
Urtica dioica is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, northern Africa, and western North America and introduced elsewhere. The species is divided into six subspecies, five of which have many hollow stinging hairs called trichomes on the leaves and stems, which act like hypodermic needles, injecting histamine and other chemicals that produce a stinging sensation when contacted by humans and other animals.
Uses
Urination problems, Kidney stones, Allergies, Fever, Osteoarthritis, Internal bleeding, Nosebleeds, Anemia, Diabetes
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
The principal chemicals of interest are the sterols and steryl glycosides, including beta-sitosterol. Nettle root also contains lignans (e.g. secoisolariciresinol) and six isolectins collectively referred to as UDA (Urtica dioica agglutinin)[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | |
| Hindi | Bichchhu |
| Malayalam | |
| Tamil | |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Vrscikali |
| English | Stinging Nettle |
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 | Alternate | The thin, bright to dark green leaves are positioned opposite, with saw-toothed margins and infamous stinging hairs on the underside |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 2-4cm long | Yellow | 5-20 | Tiny, greenish-white flowers are arranged in clusters on slender, branched spikes formed in the leaf axils |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 7–10 mm | Stinging nettle produces a small, dry, oval-shaped | Fruits are clustered along drooping flower spikes | 1 | {{{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 soil rich in phosphates and nitrogen. Plants must be grown in a deep rich soil if good quality fibre is required[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
Seedlings among grass
Seedlings among grass
Young plants
References
External Links
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Urination problems
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Kidney stones
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Allergies
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Fever
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Osteoarthritis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Internal bleeding
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Nosebleeds
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Anemia
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diabetes
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- 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 Waste ground
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of hedgerows
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Rich soil area
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