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Kalimeris indica

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[[File:Kalimeris-indica-by-Taraxacumseeds-04.jpg|thumb|right|''Kalimeris indica'', ''Indian Kalimeris'', ''Indian aster'']]
'''Kalimeris indica''' is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. Kalimeris indica occurs mainly in eastern Asian countries of China, Korea and Japan, but has been introduced to California and Hawaii. The plant is often harvested from the wild, both for eating as a vegetable and salad as well as for medicinal use. The plant is also cultivated for these purposes and the leaves are sold in local food.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Bleeding}}, {{Uses|Tumor}}, {{Uses|Throat impediment}}, {{Uses|Liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Headache}}, {{Uses|Vomiting}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}
'''Kalimeris indica''', also known as '''Indian aster''' or '''Indian Kalimeris''', is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae (Compositae). Kalimeris indica, like other species in the genus of Kalimeris, occurs mainly in eastern Asian countries of China, Korea and Japan==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Dried folaige}}, but has been introduced to California<ref name="int"/> and Hawaii{{Parts Used|Whole herb}}.<ref name="map"/>
== Description Chemical Composition== Kalimeris indica commonly occurs on abandoned farm landFriedelin, Epifriedelanol, Stimasterol, β-sitosterol, α-spinasterol, Erythodiol, Octadecanoic acid, Fraxinellone, β-daucosterol, slopes of hills and ridges between rice fields. It is also often found along roads and trails in hardwood forests. It can reproduce sexually through production of seeds and asexually through stolons.Hexacosanol<ref name="chemical composition"/>
Indian aster can grow to a height of 30–70 cm. Leaves are alternate and stems are typically upright. Blooming starts in late spring and will continue into October depending on the location and growth conditions for the plant, particularly nutrient level in the soil. Disk florets are light yellow and ray florets are either light purple or white. Fruits of Indian aster are small and dark.==Common names=={{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Kalimeris}}
== Uses Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya===
*Indian aster has wide culinary uses in East Asia. Young leaves and stems are collected in early spring time and cooked with other food items such as dried tofu (bean curd). It is considered a delicacy because of its special flavor. It is particularly popular south of Yangtze River in China.*Roots and the whole plant of Indian aster is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a wide range of ailments.(clarification needed)===Rasa===
==Common name=Guna===
* '''English''' - Indian Kalimeris===Veerya===
===Vipaka=== ===Karma=== ===Prabhava=== ==Habit=={{Habit|Perennial plant}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|alternate|Leaves are alternate and stems are typically upright}}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|light-purple|5|Flowers Season is June - August}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit|simple|7–10 mm|Fruits of Indian aster are small and dark||many}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==Species in this genus generally succeed in most good garden soils<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Forest margins}}, {{Commonly seen|Grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|Riverbanks}}, {{Commonly seen|Sunny dry roadsides}}, {{Commonly seen|Margins of crop fields}} ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> File:Kalimeris-indica-by-Taraxacumseeds-02.jpgFile:Kalimeris-indica-by-Taraxacumseeds-04.jpgFile:Kalimeris-indica-by-Taraxacumseeds-01.jpg</gallery> == References == <references><ref name="intchemical composition">[http://wwwen.cnki.discoverlifecom.orgcn/mpArticle_en/20l?id=GBIF45454781 "Global Biodiversity Information Facility"CJFDTOTAL-ZCYO201422011.htm Chemical constituents]</ref> <ref name="mapLeaf">[https://plantswww.usdarevolvy.govcom/coremain/profileindex.php?symbols=Kalimeris+indica Plant descritpion]</ref> <ref name=kain5 "PLANTS Profile for How to plant/cultivate">[http://temperate.theferns.info/plant/Kalimeris +indica | USDA PLANTS"Cultivation Details]</ref>
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== External Links ==* [http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c403 Kalimeris indica on missouri garden]*[https://endavesgarden.wikipediacom/guides/pf/go/141597/#b Kalimeris indica on daves garden.orgcom]* [https:/wiki/Kalimeris_indica Kalimeris www.chinaabout.net/kalimeris-indica-Wikipediaas-medicine-ben-cao-medical-book/ Kalimeris Indica As Medicine – Ben Cao Medical Book]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Plants of western ghats]]
[[Category:Asteraceae]]
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