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Morus nigra
Morus nigra is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to southwestern Asia, where it has been cultivated for so long that its precise natural range is unknown. It is known for its large number of chromosomes.
Uses
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Four compounds (quercetin 3-O-glucoside, quercetin 3-O-rutinoside, kaempferol 3-O-rutinoside, and 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid) have been isolated by use of Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography.[1]
Common names
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| English | Black Mulberry |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Round in outline | 10–20 cm (4–8 in) long by 6–10 cm (2–4 in) broad - up to 23 cm (9 in) long on vigorous shoots, downy on the underside, the upper surface rough with very short, stiff hairs. |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Fruit | Ovoid | 2–3 centimetres (0.8–1.2 in) long, a compound cluster of several small drupes | Dark purple, almost black | {{{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
The black mulberry was imported into Britain in the 17th century in the hope that it would be useful in the cultivation of silkworms (Bombyx mori).[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
flowers
Fruits and foliage.
Fruit.
A branch of black mulberry with ripening fruit.
Ripening fruit of a black mulberry.
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References
External Links
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Colds
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Influenza
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Eye infections
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Nosebleeds
- Herbs with Fruit used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Deciduous Tree
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Stem cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Obscure
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