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[[File:Boerhaavia diffusa.jpg|thumb|right|''Punarnava'', ''Boerhavia diffusa'']]
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[[File:Acaciafarnesiana1web.jpg|thumb|right|''Vitkhadira'', ''Acacia farnesiana'']]
  
'''Punarnava''' is a species of flowering plant in the four o'clock family which is commonly known as punarnava. It is taken in herbal medicine for pain relief and other uses. The leaves of punarnava are often used as a green vegetable in many parts of India.  
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'''Vitkhadira''' is a shrub which usually grows to a height of around 1 to 1.5 metres. Almost every part of the plant contains sharp thorns. It is a multipurpose tree with a wide range of uses as a food, medicine, perfume and source of materials. This plant is belongs to Memosaceae family.
  
'''Uses:''' Obesity, Dropsy, Blood pressure, Gastric disturbances, Asthma, Jaundice, Anascara, Anaemia, Internal inflammation, Indurated liver.
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'''Uses:''' Oral problems, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Cough, Itching, Urinary tract disorders.
  
'''Chemical Composition:''' Major components are sitosterol, Esters of sitosterol, Punarnavine, Boerhaavia acid, Boeravinone, Palmitic acid and many other compounds are present in this plant.
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'''Chemical Composition:''' Ripe pods contain tannins and several polyphenolic compounds. Essential oil from pods.  
  
<div style="float:right;"><span style="width: 100%; background-color: #cef2e0; padding: 10px; margin: 10px; text-align: right; clear: right; margin-left: 0;">[[Boerhavia diffusa - Punarnava|Read more]]</span></div>
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<div style="float:right;"><span style="width: 100%; background-color: #cef2e0; padding: 10px; margin: 10px; text-align: right; clear: right; margin-left: 0;">[[Acacia farnesiana - Vitkhadira|Read more]]</span></div>

Revision as of 11:48, 16 November 2020

Vitkhadira, Acacia farnesiana

Vitkhadira is a shrub which usually grows to a height of around 1 to 1.5 metres. Almost every part of the plant contains sharp thorns. It is a multipurpose tree with a wide range of uses as a food, medicine, perfume and source of materials. This plant is belongs to Memosaceae family.

Uses: Oral problems, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Cough, Itching, Urinary tract disorders.

Chemical Composition: Ripe pods contain tannins and several polyphenolic compounds. Essential oil from pods.

Read more