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Myristica fragrans - Mayaphala
Quercus infectoria is a species of oak, bearing galls that have been traditionally used for centuries in Asia medicinally. Quercus infectoria or locally known as Manjakani in Malaysia
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
Bleeding piles, Rectal bleeding, Irritable bowel syndrome, Liver disorders, Rectal prolapse, Uterine prolapse, Leucorrhea, Vaginitis, Toothache
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Gallic Acid & Tannic Acid are found in Manjakani[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | Machikaai, Mapalakam |
| Hindi | Maajoophal, Majuphal |
| Malayalam | Majakaanee, Mashikkay |
| Tamil | Machakaai, Masikki |
| Telugu | Machikaaya |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Mayaphala, Majuphul |
| English | Oak Galls, Magic Nuts |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Kashaya (Astringent)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
Veerya
Sheeta (cold)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Kapha, Pitta
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | alternate | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| simple | 7–10 mm | clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown | 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
Basil is considered as the masculme herb because of its pungency. It is more pungent than garlic. It has been accredited loyal status among the herbs because of its medicinal properties. It is extensively used in Italy with tomato in almost all food preparations.[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Quercus infectoria, Meadows, Borders of forests and fields.
Photo Gallery
Seed
Flower
Flower
Leaf
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References
External Links
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Bleeding piles
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Rectal bleeding
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Irritable bowel syndrome
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Liver disorders
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Rectal prolapse
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Uterine prolapse
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Leucorrhea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Vaginitis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Toothache
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Shrub
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Quercus infectoria
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Meadows
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Borders of forests and fields
- Herbs
- Myristicaceae
