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Betula utilis - Bhūrjaḥ

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{{stub}}[[File:Betula-utilis-leaves.JPG|thumb|right|''Bhūrjaḥ'', ''Betula utilis'']]'''Bhūrjaḥ''' consists of the stem bark of Betula utilis D.Don syn. B.bhojpattra Wall. (Fam. Betulaceae), is a moderate sized tree, usually with a somewhat irregular bole; . It is occasionally a mere shrub, forming the upper limit of forest vegetation, . It found throughout the main Himalayan range ascending to an altitude of 4200 m. 
==Uses==
{{Uses|Bleeding}}, {{Uses|Obesity}}, {{Uses|Hysteria}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Relieve earache}}, {{Uses|Burns}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Bladder stones}}.
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|}}, {{Parts Used|}}, {{Parts Used|}}, {{Parts Used|Bark}}.
==Chemical Composition==
Betulin, lupeol and 3 β - aetoxy - 12 - oleanen - 28 - oic acid.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=|ml=Bhurjamaram|sa=Bhīrja Patraḥ, Mṛducchada, Bahulavalkala, Bhūrjagranathi, Carmī|ta=Bhojapatram|te=Bhurjapatri|hi=Bhojapatra|en=Himalayan Silver Birch}}
 
==Properties==
Kaṣāya, Kaṭu
===Guna===
 ===Veerya=== ===Vipaka=== ===Karma=== ===Prabhava======Rasa===Tikta, Kaṣāya===Guna===Rūkṣa, Laghu
===Veerya===
Uṣṇa
Vātahara, Vraṇaṣodhaka
===Prabhava===
 
==Habit==
{{Habit|Tree}}
==Identification==
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
*[[Vajraka Taila]], [[Abhayā LavaṇaAyaskṛti]]
==Where to get the saplings==
==Mode of Propagation==
{{Propagation|Seeds}}
==How to plant/cultivate==
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a light position in a cold frame. Only just cover the seed and place the pot in a sunny position. Landscape Uses:Specimen. Succeeds in a well-drained loamy soil in a sheltered position. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Dislikes wet soils. Shade tolerant.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Season to grow==<ref name="Season to grow"/> ==Required Ecosystem/Climate==<ref name="Required Ecosystem/Climate"/> ==Kind of soil needed==
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Moist hillsides}}, {{Commonly seen|Forests at the upper height}}.
==Photo Gallery==
==References==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">The Ayuredic Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1, Volume-5, Page no-1433</ref><ref name="Leaf">[ "Morphology"]</ref><ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[ "https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Betula+utilis Cultivation detail"]</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
*[https://easyayurveda.com/2017/06/21/bhurja-himalayan-birch-betula-utilis/ Betula utilis D.Don on easyayurveda.com]*[http://www.planetayurveda.com/library/bhoj-patra-betula-utilis Betula utilis D.Don on planetayurveda.com]*[http://pubs.sciepub.com/aees/6/3/2/index.html Betula utilis D.Don on sciepub.com]*[https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Betula+utilis Betula utilis D.Don on pfaf.org]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Betulaceae]]

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