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| − | [[File: | + | [[File:Helicteres isora (East Indian screw tree) W2 IMG 1250.jpg|thumb|right|''Avartani'', ''Helicteres isora'']] |
| − | '''Avartani''' is a shrub or small tree | + | '''Avartani''' is a shrub or small tree. It can grow up to 8 metres tall. It is gathered from the wild and used locally as a medicine, the plant has also been experimentally cultivated as a fibre plant in India. |
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
| − | {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}}, {{Uses|Intestinal parasites}} | + | {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}}, {{Uses|Intestinal parasites}}, {{Uses|Scabies}}, {{Uses|Biliousness}}.<ref name="Uses"/> |
| − | <ref name="Uses"/> | ||
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
| − | {{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Root}}, {{Parts Used| | + | {{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Root}}, {{Parts Used|Leaf}}.<ref name="Parts Used"/> |
==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| + | It contains three new compounds Glucopyranosyl rosmarinic acid and Lactic acid named as 4'-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl isorinic acid etc.<ref name="Chemical Composition"/> | ||
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn= | + | {{Common names|kn=ಭೂತಕರುಳು Bhutakarulu, ಚುಚುಲು Chuchulu|ml=Ishvaramuli, Itampirivalampiri|sa=Avartani, Mrgasrngi|ta=Edampuri, Pirimurukku, Valampurikai|te=Aadasamanthi, Adivichamanthi|pa=Maror phali|hi=Marodphali, Marorphali|en=Indian screw tree}}. |
<ref name="Common names"/> | <ref name="Common names"/> | ||
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==Habit== | ==Habit== | ||
| − | {{Habit|Shrub | + | {{Habit|Shrub}} |
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
| − | {{Leaf|Simple| | + | {{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|5-12 x 3-8 cm, obovate to suborbicular, apex acute or acuminate, base cordate, margin irregularly crenate- serrate; 3-5-nerved at the base.}}<ref name="Leaf"/> |
===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower|Bisexual| | + | {{Flower|Bisexual|Axillary, solitary or in few-flowered cymes|Red|10|Bracts 2-3 mm long, linear, 2 brown glands present in the axil of bracts. Flowering season is July-December}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit|Follicles|4-6 cm long| | + | {{Fruit|Follicles|4-6 cm long|Spirally twisted, stellate-tomentose, beaked||Seeds 2-3 mm long, angular, black, wrinkled|Fruiting season is September to November}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
| − | + | [[Diarex]] | |
==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | + | Helicteres isora is easily propagated by seed, but vegetative propagation with stem cuttings is also possible.<ref name="Cultivation details"/> | |
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
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==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | <gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | ||
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File:East Indian screw tree (Helicteres isora) foliage at Kambalakonda 09.JPG|Young leaves | File:East Indian screw tree (Helicteres isora) foliage at Kambalakonda 09.JPG|Young leaves | ||
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File:Helicteres isora 30.JPG|Flower | File:Helicteres isora 30.JPG|Flower | ||
File:Helictrus isora 05.JPG|Roots | File:Helictrus isora 05.JPG|Roots | ||
| − | + | (Helicteres isora) East Indian screw tree seed at Kambalakonda 07.JPG | |
| − | + | File:Helicteres isora (East Indian screw tree) W IMG 1245.jpg|Matured leaves | |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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<references> | <references> | ||
<ref name="Uses">[https://easyayurveda.com/2015/06/03/helicteres-isora-avartani-uses-dose-research-side-effects/ Uses]</ref> | <ref name="Uses">[https://easyayurveda.com/2015/06/03/helicteres-isora-avartani-uses-dose-research-side-effects/ Uses]</ref> | ||
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://keralaplants.in/ BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION]</ref> | <ref name="Leaf">[http://keralaplants.in/ BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION]</ref> | ||
<ref name="Common names">[http://envis.frlht.org/bot_search Vernacular names]</ref> | <ref name="Common names">[http://envis.frlht.org/bot_search Vernacular names]</ref> | ||
<ref name="Cultivation details">[https://uses.plantnet-project.org/en/Helicteres_isora_(PROSEA) Cultivation details]</ref> | <ref name="Cultivation details">[https://uses.plantnet-project.org/en/Helicteres_isora_(PROSEA) Cultivation details]</ref> | ||
| − | + | <ref name="Chemical Composition">Joural paper of Chemical and Pharmaceutical bulletin.</ref> | |
| − | + | <ref name="Parts Used">”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume - 2” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.103, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #45, Paapannana Tota, 1st Main road, Basaveshwara Nagara, Bengaluru. </ref> | |
</references> | </references> | ||
Latest revision as of 16:06, 23 August 2022
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Avartani is a shrub or small tree. It can grow up to 8 metres tall. It is gathered from the wild and used locally as a medicine, the plant has also been experimentally cultivated as a fibre plant in India.
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 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 13 Photo Gallery
- 14 References
- 15 External Links
Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentery, Intestinal parasites, Scabies, Biliousness.[1]
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
It contains three new compounds Glucopyranosyl rosmarinic acid and Lactic acid named as 4'-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl isorinic acid etc.[3]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | ಭೂತಕರುಳು Bhutakarulu, ಚುಚುಲು Chuchulu |
| Hindi | Marodphali, Marorphali |
| Malayalam | Ishvaramuli, Itampirivalampiri |
| Tamil | Edampuri, Pirimurukku, Valampurikai |
| Telugu | Aadasamanthi, Adivichamanthi |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | Maror phali |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Avartani, Mrgasrngi |
| English | Indian screw tree |
. [4]
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Kashaya (Astringent)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Rooksha (Dry)
Veerya
Sheeta (cold)
Vipaka
Karma
Pitta, Kapha
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Alternate | 5-12 x 3-8 cm, obovate to suborbicular, apex acute or acuminate, base cordate, margin irregularly crenate- serrate; 3-5-nerved at the base. |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bisexual | Axillary, solitary or in few-flowered cymes | Red | 10 | Bracts 2-3 mm long, linear, 2 brown glands present in the axil of bracts. Flowering season is July-December |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follicles | 4-6 cm long | Spirally twisted, stellate-tomentose, beaked | Seeds 2-3 mm long, angular, black, wrinkled | Fruiting season is September to November |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Helicteres isora is easily propagated by seed, but vegetative propagation with stem cuttings is also possible.[6]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
Young leaves
Flower
Roots
Matured leaves
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_East_Indian_screw_tree_seed_at_Kambalakonda_07.JPG)
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References
- ↑ Uses
- ↑ ”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume - 2” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.103, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #45, Paapannana Tota, 1st Main road, Basaveshwara Nagara, Bengaluru.
- ↑ Joural paper of Chemical and Pharmaceutical bulletin.
- ↑ Vernacular names
- ↑ BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION
- ↑ Cultivation details
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Dysentery
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Intestinal parasites
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Scabies
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Biliousness
- Herbs with Bark used in medicine
- Herbs with Root used in medicine
- Herbs with Leaf 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 Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Punjabi
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Shrub
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Tropical area
- Herbs
- Shrub
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos
- Malvaceae
