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[[File:Blumea balsamifera Blanco2.403-cropped.jpg|thumb|right|''Kukundara'', ''Blumea balsamifera'']] | [[File:Blumea balsamifera Blanco2.403-cropped.jpg|thumb|right|''Kukundara'', ''Blumea balsamifera'']] | ||
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'''Kukundara''' is a flowering plant belonging to the Blumea genus, Asteraceae family. Kukundara is also known as Blumea balsamifera, sambong, kakoranda, bhamaruda, etc. | '''Kukundara''' is a flowering plant belonging to the Blumea genus, Asteraceae family. Kukundara is also known as Blumea balsamifera, sambong, kakoranda, bhamaruda, etc. | ||
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
− | {{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses| | + | {{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Headache}}, {{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Stomach spasms}} |
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
− | {{Parts Used| | + | {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Flowers}}. |
==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
− | + | Ngai Camphor oil consists almost entirely of l-borneol. It is redistilled to obtain the refined camphor for use in medicine. The dried leaves contain sesquiterpene lactones. <ref name="chemical composition"/> | |
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
− | {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en= | + | {{Common names|kn=Kukuraadra|ml=Bangachappa, Sombong|sa=Kukkuradru, Kukundara, Tamracuda|ta=Cuvarru mullanki, Kattu mullani|te=|hi=Kakoranda, Kukronda|en=Ngai camphor}} |
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+ | ==Properties== | ||
+ | Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics. | ||
+ | ===Dravya=== | ||
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+ | ===Rasa=== | ||
+ | Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent) | ||
+ | ===Guna=== | ||
+ | Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry) | ||
+ | ===Veerya=== | ||
+ | Ushna (Hot) | ||
+ | ===Vipaka=== | ||
+ | Katu (Pungent) | ||
+ | ===Karma=== | ||
+ | Kapha, Vata | ||
+ | ===Prabhava=== | ||
==Habit== | ==Habit== | ||
− | {{Habit|Evergreen | + | {{Habit|Evergreen shrub}} |
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
− | {{Leaf|Simple| | + | {{Leaf|Simple|Oblong|15-18 × 3.5-5 cm, abaxially densely silky-lanate, adaxially rugose and pilose with blunt multicellular hairs}}<ref name="Leaf"/> |
===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
− | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5| | + | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5|Veins 10-12 pairs. Capitula 6-7 mm, in spreading pyramidal panicles, pedunculate}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
− | {{Fruit| | + | {{Fruit|Oblong|4-6 mm|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|Central florets yellow|Many}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
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==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
==Mode of Propagation== | ==Mode of Propagation== | ||
− | {{Propagation|Seeds}} | + | {{Propagation|Seeds}} |
==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
A plant of the tropics and subtropics, it can be found at elevations from sea level to 2,200 metres<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | A plant of the tropics and subtropics, it can be found at elevations from sea level to 2,200 metres<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | ||
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+ | ==Season to grow== | ||
+ | <ref name="Season to grow"/> | ||
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+ | ==Required Ecosystem/Climate== | ||
+ | <ref name="Required Ecosystem/Climate"/> | ||
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+ | ==Kind of soil needed== | ||
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==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
− | {{Commonly seen|Dry fields}}, {{Commonly seen| | + | {{Commonly seen|Dry fields}}, {{Commonly seen|Grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|Mountain slopes}}, {{Commonly seen|Thickets}}, {{Commonly seen|Roadsides}}. |
==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | <gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | ||
− | + | Ao men zhi wu zhi (2006.12) (19561235570).jpg|Whole herb | |
− | + | Blumea balsamifera (2).JPG|Flower | |
− | + | Blumea balsamifera (3).JPG|Leaves | |
+ | Blumea balsamifera Blanco2.403-cropped.jpg|Drawing of Blumea balsamifera | ||
+ | Sambong (Blumea balsamifera) leaf.jpg|Leaves | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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<references> | <references> | ||
− | <ref name="chemical composition">[http:// | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[http://gbpihedenvis.nic.in/PDFs/Glossary_Medicinal_Plants_Springer.pdf Chemical Constituents]</ref> |
− | + | <ref name="Leaf">[http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=3&taxon_id=200023545 Plant description]</ref> | |
− | <ref name="Leaf">[ | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Blumea+balsamifera Cultivation Details]</ref> |
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− | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Blumea+balsamifera | ||
</references> | </references> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
− | * [http://www.medicalhealthguide.com/articles/sambong.htm] | + | * [http://www.medicalhealthguide.com/articles/sambong.htm Blumea balsamifera on Herbal Medicine] |
− | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blumea_balsamifera#cite_note-manila-2] | + | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blumea_balsamifera#cite_note-manila-2 Blumea balsamifera on wikipedea] |
− | * [https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Blumea-Balsamifera-Cid5169] | + | * [https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Blumea-Balsamifera-Cid5169 uses, side effects, cures and benefits of Blumea balsamifera] |
− | * [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4159930/] | + | * [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4159930/ Phytochemical compositions of volatile oil from Blumea balsamifera] |
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Asteraceae]] |
Latest revision as of 15:28, 5 November 2020
Kukundara is a flowering plant belonging to the Blumea genus, Asteraceae family. Kukundara is also known as Blumea balsamifera, sambong, kakoranda, bhamaruda, etc.
Uses
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Ngai Camphor oil consists almost entirely of l-borneol. It is redistilled to obtain the refined camphor for use in medicine. The dried leaves contain sesquiterpene lactones. [1]
Common names
Language | Common name |
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Kannada | Kukuraadra |
Hindi | Kakoranda, Kukronda |
Malayalam | Bangachappa, Sombong |
Tamil | Cuvarru mullanki, Kattu mullani |
Telugu | |
Marathi | NA |
Gujarathi | NA |
Punjabi | NA |
Kashmiri | NA |
Sanskrit | Kukkuradru, Kukundara, Tamracuda |
English | Ngai camphor |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Kapha, Vata
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
Kind | Shape | Feature |
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Simple | Oblong | 15-18 × 3.5-5 cm, abaxially densely silky-lanate, adaxially rugose and pilose with blunt multicellular hairs |
Flower
Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
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Unisexual | 2-4cm long | Yellow | 5 | Veins 10-12 pairs. Capitula 6-7 mm, in spreading pyramidal panicles, pedunculate |
Fruit
Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
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Oblong | 4-6 mm | Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown | Central florets yellow | 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
A plant of the tropics and subtropics, it can be found at elevations from sea level to 2,200 metres[3]
Season to grow
Required Ecosystem/Climate
Kind of soil needed
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
- Ao men zhi wu zhi (2006.12) (19561235570).jpg
Whole herb
References
- ↑ Chemical Constituents
- ↑ Plant description
- ↑ Cultivation Details
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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External Links
- Pages with broken file links
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- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Wounds
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Fever
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Rheumatism
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Headache
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cold
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Blotches
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cough
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Stomach spasms
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with Flowers 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 Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Evergreen shrub
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Dry fields
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Grasslands
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Mountain slopes
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Thickets
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Roadsides
- Herbs
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos
- Asteraceae