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[[File:Symphytum uplandicum x Bocking 14Davidraju IMG 7187.jpg|thumb|right|''Comfrey'']]'''Adhakpuspi''' is an Indian medicinal plant found in the Indian subcontinent. These are widely distributed as a weed throughout India. They grow to an altitude of about 1500 m in the Himalayas and it is used as a fertiliser and as an herbal medicine. ==Uses=={{Uses|Arthritis}}, {{Uses|Anorexia}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}}, {{Uses|Skin dise}}, {{Uses|Snake bite}}, {{Uses|Dairrhea}}, {{Uses|Dysmenorrhea}}, {{Uses|Abortion case}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>.
== Description Chemical Composition==The seed of the plant contains lenoleic acid, Oleic acid, palmatic acid.The leaves cotains hexaconase, Ethylhexacosanoate, Ethylester and 21, 24 Hexacosadeinoic acid.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
== Uses Habit== *Comfrey was historically used to treat a wide variety of ailments ranging from bronchial problems, broken bones, sprains, arthritis, gastric and varicose ulcers, severe burns, acne and other skin conditions.*It was reputed to have bone and teeth building properties in children, and have value in treating "many female disorders".*The plant contains the small organic molecule allantoin, which is thought to stimulate cell growth and repair while also depressing inflammation{{Habit|Herb}}.
==Common Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|Oblong-lanceolate| Leaf Apex is Acite and its base is Acute-auriculate.it has entire leaf margin}}.<ref name=="Leaf"/>
===Fruit==={{Fruit|Smooth||Smooth on the outer and rugosely pitted on the inner face.|In almost free, 4 nutlets||Fruiting throughout the year.}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==The plant is found as a weed in many areas of the tropics and subtropics.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Himalayas}}, {{Commonly seen|Cultivated fields}}, {{Commonly seen|Dry stony wastelands}}, {{Commonly seen|Black cotton soil}}. ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">File:Adha3.jpg|FlowerFile:Trichodesma indicum 01.jpg|FlowerFile:Trichodesma indicum 06.jpg|LeavesFile:Trichodesma indicum in Hyderabad, AP W IMG 7917.jpg|Whole plant </gallery> ==References==<references><ref name="chemical composition">[https://easyayurveda.com/2017/02/01/trichodesma-indicum/ Easy ayurveda]</ref><ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/33327 Morphology]</ref><ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Trichodesma+indicum Trophical plants]</ref><ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants">”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume - 2” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.49, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #45, Paapannana Tota, 1st Main road, Basaveshwara Nagara, Bengaluru. </ref></references> == External Links ==* [https://easyayurveda.com/2017/02/01/trichodesma-indicum/ Indian Borage on easyayurveda.com]* [https://www.bimbima.com/ayurveda/medicinal-plant-indian-borage-trichodesma-indicum/210/ Indian Borage on bimbima.com]* [http://www.efloraofgandhinagar.in/herb/trichodesma-indicum Indian Borage on eflora of gandhinagar.in]* [http://www.ijbttjournal.org/volume-5/issue-1/IJBTT-V5P601.pdf Indian Borage on ijbtt journal.org]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have flower, fruit and leaf photos]]
[[Category:Boraginaceae]]