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'''Juncus effusus''' with the common names common rush or soft rush, is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant species in the family Juncaceae. In North America, the common name soft rush also refers to Juncus interior.
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==Uses==
 
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{{Uses|Sore throats}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Oedema}}, {{Uses|Acute urinary tract infection}}, {{Uses|Morbid crying of babies}}, {{Uses|Skin problems}}.
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The species provides wildfowl and wader feeding and nesting [[habitats]], and also habitats for small mammals.
 
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A number of invertebrates feed on soft rush, including the [[rufous minor]] moth.
 
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In [[Hui sup tea]], Juncus effusus is listed as one of the seven ingredients.
 
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In Japan, this rush is grown to be [[woven]] into the covering of [[tatami mats]].
 
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In Iran and Afghanistan too it is used to weave light cheap mat. It is called halfa (حلفا) and has medicinal uses too.
 
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In Europe, this rush was once used to make [[rushlights]] (by soaking the pith in grease), a cheap alternative to candles.
 
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===Cultivation===
 
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The species is cultivated as an [[ornamental plant]], for planting in [[water gardens]], [[native plant]] and [[wildlife gardens]], and for larger designed [[natural landscaping]] and [[habitat restoration]] projects.
 
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The cultivar [[Juncus effusus 'Spiralis']] (syn. Juncus spiralis), with the common names corkscrew rush or spiral rush, is a distinctive potted and water garden plant due to its very curled spiral like foliage.<ref>[[Heritage Perennials]]: [[Juncus effusus spiralis]]</ref>
 
  
 
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==Chemical Composition==
 
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The Stems yield araban and xylan, Dry stems yielded six phenolic constituents: 7-carboxy-2-hydroxy-1-methyl-5-vinyl-9, 10-dihydrophenanthrene, 2,3-isopylidene-1-O-ferulic acid glyceride, (2S)-2, 3-isopylidene-1-0-p-coumaroyl glycer- ide, dehydroeffusal, p-hydroxybenzaldehyde and luteolin- 5,3'-dimethyl ether. <ref name="Chemical composition"/>
  
 
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{{Common names|en=Bog rush,  Japanese mat rush,  Soft rush|hi=Arching stems}}
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==Properties==
 
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{{Stem|Long|||Ovoid-cylindric, Stem c 30-90 cm high, c 2-2.5 mm wide.  Tepals c 2-2.5 mm long|Bract of flowerhead looks like continuation of stem, so that flowerhead appears to be emerging from side of stem.  Stem feels smooth, without ridges, though faint lines can be seen.  If ridges present then it's Compact Rush.|}}
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Soil: Juncus effusus thrives in acidic, wet soils that have poor drainage. Irrigation: Plants require permanent water, ideally between 5 and 10cm (2-4 inch) deep, it can be grown near water with pebbles and rocks or with continual irrigation.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
  
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
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{{Commonly seen|Moorland}}, {{Commonly seen|Grassland}}, {{Commonly seen|Croftland}}.
  
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
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File:2014-06-18-12.52.05 ZS PMax Juncus effusus-1 (14290928148).jpg|Stems
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==References==
 
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<ref name="Chemical composition">[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11418-015-0898-4 Chemical composition]</ref>
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<ref name="Uses">[http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/j/juncus-effusus=soft-rush.php Uses]</ref>
  
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<ref name="Common names">[https://www.Cabi.org/isc/datasheet/29068 Local names]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.plantsrescue.com/juncus-effusus/ Cultivation details]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[ "Cultivation"]</ref>
 
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<ref name="Uses">Indian Medicinal Plants by C.P.Khare</ref>
 
 
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==External Links==
 
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Latest revision as of 13:48, 23 November 2020

Juncus effusus

Juncus effusus with the common names common rush or soft rush, is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant species in the family Juncaceae. In North America, the common name soft rush also refers to Juncus interior.

Uses

Sore throats, Jaundice, Oedema, Acute urinary tract infection, Morbid crying of babies, Skin problems. [1]

Parts Used

Stems

Chemical Composition

The Stems yield araban and xylan, Dry stems yielded six phenolic constituents: 7-carboxy-2-hydroxy-1-methyl-5-vinyl-9, 10-dihydrophenanthrene, 2,3-isopylidene-1-O-ferulic acid glyceride, (2S)-2, 3-isopylidene-1-0-p-coumaroyl glycer- ide, dehydroeffusal, p-hydroxybenzaldehyde and luteolin- 5,3'-dimethyl ether. [2]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada NA
Hindi Arching stems
Malayalam NA
Tamil NA
Telugu NA
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit NA
English Bog rush, Japanese mat rush, Soft rush

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Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Shrub

Identification

Stem

Template:Stem

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Stem

How to plant/cultivate

Soil: Juncus effusus thrives in acidic, wet soils that have poor drainage. Irrigation: Plants require permanent water, ideally between 5 and 10cm (2-4 inch) deep, it can be grown near water with pebbles and rocks or with continual irrigation.[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Moorland, Grassland, Croftland.

Photo Gallery

  • Stems

  • Stems

  • Flower

  • Flower

References

  1. ↑ Uses
  2. ↑ Chemical composition
  3. ↑ Local names
  4. ↑ Cultivation details

External Links

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