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''[[File:Petiveria alliacea (9367401848).jpg|thumb|right]]'Petiveria''' is a genus of flowering plants in the pigeonberry family, Petiveriaceae. The sole species it contains, Petiveria alliacea, It is native to Florida and the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas in the United States,,<ref name="int2"/> Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and tropical South America.<ref name="int"/> Introduced populations occur in Benin and Nigeria. It is a deeply rooted herbaceous perennial shrub growing up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in height and has small greenish piccate flowerstall. The roots and leaves have a strong acrid, garlic-like odor which taints the milk and meat of animals that graze on it.==Uses=={{Uses|Diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|Stimulate the uterus}}, {{Uses|Nervous spasms}}, {{Uses|Paralysis}}, {{Uses|Hysteria}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Whooping cough}}, {{Uses|Pneumonia}}, {{Uses|Bronchitis}}, {{Uses|Hoarseness}}, {{Uses|Fevers}}.<ref name="Uses"/>

== Description Parts Used== P. alliacea is a herbaceous shrub. {{Parts Used|Roots}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves are simple, alternate, pinnate in the first order and netted the second order}}. It has determinate inflorescences. Although the plant is capable of reproducing throughout the year, reproductive activity peaks during a portion of the year that is dependent on geography. For example, in Mexico this period is from September to October, while in Central America it is from July to January.<ref name="des"/>

== Uses Chemical Composition== *Guinea Hen Weed is used in teas, extracts, capsules. The leaves and also Many biologically active compounds have been isolated from all parts of the roots are used with medicinal purposes.*This plant has been used to reduce inflammation and pain. *It has been reported to be used to eliminate bacteria, fungithe most important ones being sulphur compounds, candidabut flavonoids, triterpenes and viruses. It is steroids have also used to enhance the immune system and increase urinationbeen identified.<ref name="uses"/>*Recent studies report beneficial results in the use of this plant to lower the blood sugar levels and in the elimination of cancer cells.<ref name="des"/>*The plant is also used for arthritis, allergies, as therapy for fever, malaria. In addition, the plant is reportedly an abortifacient<ref name="deschemical composition"/>

==Common names=={{Common names|sa=|en=|gu=|hi=|kn=|ks=|ml=|mr=|pa=|ta=|te=}} ==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=={{Habit|Perennial}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|||}}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower||||}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit||||||}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== ==Where to get the saplings== ==Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings of half-ripe wood}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==Prefers a rich, moist soil and a position in partial shade.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Semi-shaded roadsides}}, {{Commonly seen|Well-drained}}, {{Commonly seen|Undisturbed ground}}.

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== References == <references> <ref name="intchemical composition">[https://npgswebwww.ncbi.nlm.ars-grinnih.gov/gringlobalpmc/articles/PMC2613870/taxonomydetail.aspx?431298 Petiveria alliacea L.#:~:text=Compounds%20isolated%20and%20reported%20for,and%20several%20sulfur%2Dcontaining%20amino Chemical constituents]</ref> <ref name="int2Leaf">[http://www.riodeltawild.com/JanJune2004/Petiveria%20alliacea.pdf Smelly Weed Is Strong MedicineMorphology]</ref> <ref name="desHow to plant/cultivate">[http://wwwtropical.cabitheferns.orginfo/isc/datasheet/70236 viewtropical.php?id=Petiveria +alliacea (guinea hen weed)Cultivation]</ref><ref name="usesUses">[http://www.rain-tree.com/anamuIndian Medicinal Plants by C.htm#P.WHXXvUSY48p ANAMU (Petiveria alliacea)]Khare</ref>

== External Links == *[https://enwww.wikipediacabi.org/wikiisc/datasheet/70236 Petiveria alliacea on cabi.org]* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2613870/ Petiveria - Wikipediaalliacea on ncbi.govt.in]

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