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Myrica esculenta - Katphala

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Katphala, Myrica esculenta

Katphala is a small tree or large shrub native to the hills of northern India and Nepal. It is found in hilly regions of northern India and Nepal especially in the regions of Garhwal and Kumaon of Uttarakhand and western Nepal especially at elevations between 3,000 and 6,000 feet. It is also found at elevations below 1500 m in the midhills of Nepal.

Uses

Fevers, Asthma, Coughs, Rheumatism, Cholera, Blotches, Pimples, Catarrh, Dysentery

Parts Used

Bark, Fruit.

Chemical Composition

The fruits of Myrica nagi are known for their ravishing taste and have been reported for reducing sugars, tannins and Vitamin C22, 23. Gallic acid, catechin, chlorogenic acid and ρ–coumaric acid in the ethanolic extract of the fruits24 were examined by HPLC analysis, it scavenge 2,2’-azinobis(3-ethylbenzoline-6-sulphonic acid) radical (ABTSc+) and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPHc+) and reduce ferric ion.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada NA
Hindi Kaiphal, Kaphal
Malayalam NA
Tamil Cavviyaci, Cavviyacimaram
Telugu NA
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Katphala, Mahavalkala
English NA


Properties

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

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent), Katu (Pungent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Tree

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple oblong The leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in between

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long Yellow 5-20 Flowers Season is June - August

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
sessile 7–10 mm The tree yields a drupaceous fruit which is one of the tastiest wild fruits of the sub-Himalayan region sepals and petals, either absent or not visible many {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Prefers a moist soil. Grows well in an open position in a well-drained soil in sun or light shade[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Open mixed forests, mountain slopes.

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