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| − | '''Bhūrjaḥ''' | + | '''Bhūrjaḥ''' is a moderate sized tree, usually with a somewhat irregular bole. It is occasionally a shrub. It found throughout the main Himalayan range ascending to an altitude of 4200 m. |
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
{{Uses|Bleeding}}, {{Uses|Obesity}}, {{Uses|Hysteria}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Relieve earache}}, {{Uses|Burns}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Bladder stones}}. | {{Uses|Bleeding}}, {{Uses|Obesity}}, {{Uses|Hysteria}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Relieve earache}}, {{Uses|Burns}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Bladder stones}}. | ||
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==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | <ref name="chemical composition"/> | + | Betulin, lupeol and 3 β - aetoxy - 12 - oleanen - 28 - oic acid.<ref name="chemical composition"/> |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
{{Common names|kn=|ml=Bhurjamaram|sa=Bhīrja Patraḥ, Mṛducchada, Bahulavalkala, Bhūrjagranathi, Carmī|ta=Bhojapatram|te=Bhurjapatri|hi=Bhojapatra|en=Himalayan Silver Birch}} | {{Common names|kn=|ml=Bhurjamaram|sa=Bhīrja Patraḥ, Mṛducchada, Bahulavalkala, Bhūrjagranathi, Carmī|ta=Bhojapatram|te=Bhurjapatri|hi=Bhojapatra|en=Himalayan Silver Birch}} | ||
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==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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==Habit== | ==Habit== | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
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==Mode of Propagation== | ==Mode of Propagation== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | Landscape Uses:Specimen. Succeeds in a well-drained loamy soil in a sheltered position | + | 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"/> |
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==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
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<ref name="chemical composition">The Ayuredic Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1, Volume-5, Page no-33</ref> | <ref name="chemical composition">The Ayuredic Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1, Volume-5, Page no-33</ref> | ||
| − | <ref name="Leaf">[ | + | <ref name="Leaf">[Morphology]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[ | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Betula+utilis Cultivation detail]</ref> |
</references> | </references> | ||
==External Links== | ==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:Herbs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Betulaceae]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:44, 4 November 2020
Bhūrjaḥ is a moderate sized tree, usually with a somewhat irregular bole. It is occasionally a shrub. It found throughout the main Himalayan range ascending to an altitude of 4200 m.
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 Season to grow
- 13 Required Ecosystem/Climate
- 14 Kind of soil needed
- 15 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 16 Photo Gallery
- 17 References
- 18 External Links
Uses
Bleeding, Obesity, Hysteria, Jaundice, Relieve earache, Burns, Rheumatism, Bladder stones.
Parts Used
Bark.
Chemical Composition
Betulin, lupeol and 3 β - aetoxy - 12 - oleanen - 28 - oic acid.[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | |
| Hindi | Bhojapatra |
| Malayalam | Bhurjamaram |
| Tamil | Bhojapatram |
| Telugu | Bhurjapatri |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Bhīrja Patraḥ, Mṛducchada, Bahulavalkala, Bhūrjagranathi, Carmī |
| English | Himalayan Silver Birch |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Kaṣāya, Kaṭu
Guna
Laghu
Veerya
Uṣṇa
Vipaka
Kaṭu
Karma
Vātahara, Vraṇaṣodhaka
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Paripinnate | Oblong | Leaf Arrangementis Alternate-spiral |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 2-4cm long | pink | Flowering throughout the year and In terminal and/or axillary pseudoracemes |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| oblong pod | Thinly septate, pilose, wrinkled | seeds upto 5 | Fruiting throughout the year |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
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.[3]
Season to grow
Required Ecosystem/Climate
Kind of soil needed
Commonly seen growing in areas
Moist hillsides, Forests at the upper height.
Photo Gallery
References
External Links
Categories:
- Pages with reference errors
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Bleeding
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Obesity
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Hysteria
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Jaundice
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Relieve earache
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Burns
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Rheumatism
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Bladder stones
- Herbs with Bark used in medicine
- 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 - Tree
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Moist hillsides
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Forests at the upper height
- Herbs
- Betulaceae
