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'''Rock pine''' is a species of flowering plant in the genus Orostachys. Native to Japan. Its main habitat is on the surface of mountain rocks in Korea and Japan and rocks on low mountains along streams in China.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Gingivitis}}, {{Uses|Metritis}}, {{Uses|Liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}
  
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'''Rock pine''' (Japanese：爪蓮華、昭和、秀女）also known as '''Orostachys japonica''' is a species of flowering plant in the genus Orostachys. Native to Japan. Its main habitat is on the surface of mountain rocks in Korea and Japan, and rocks on low mountains along streams in China.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Flowers}}.
  
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== Description ==
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==Chemical Composition==
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The leaves and stems contain several medically active constituents including fatty acid esters and flavonoids.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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Orostachys japonica is a biennial/perennial plant growing to 10 centimetres (3.9 in). It is in flower from September to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite. The rosette leaves shape like a spatula.
 
  
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Because of its growing shape which resembles a pine tree's cone, and its habit of growing on mountain rocks, it is also called rock pine. It grows well in a sunny or semi-shaded(light woodland) location with a well-drained and moist soil that is low in nutrients. Its flowers bloom from September to October. The flowers are white and each flower has 5 conical petals. The flower lacks a peduncle. Its calyx is divided into 5 parts. When the flowers bloom and produce seeds, it dries out.
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Rock pine}}
  
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== Uses ==
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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*The leaves and stems contain several medically active constituents including fatty acid esters, Friedelin and flavonoids.[1] They are antispasmodic and cytotoxic. It strengthens the immune system of our body to produces specialized antibodies, preventing some disease.
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===Rasa===
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*It has anti-cancer effect, suppressing the propagation of cancer cells. For this reason, it uses in the treatment of tumor and other disease. In Korea, they are used in the treatment of cancer, gingivitis, coagulation and metritis.
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
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===Veerya===
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Ushna (Hot)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Vata
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===Prabhava===
  
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==Common name==
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Perennial plant}}
  
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* '''English''' -  Rock pine
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple||These herbs with leaves in dense rosettes which will elongate}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
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== External Links ==
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|White|5|When the flowers bloom and produce seeds, the rosette dries out}}
  
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orostachys_japonica#cite_note-Flora_of_China_on-line-2 Orostachys japonica - Wikipedia]
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Erect||Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown||Many}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by its native range, it is likely to succeed outdoors in most areas of the country.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Surface of mountain rocks}}, {{Commonly seen|Rocks on low mountains}}, {{Commonly seen|Along streams}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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Mägitähk, rock pine, Orostachys japonica.jpg
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Orostachys Japonica 1.jpg
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Orostachys Japonica 2.jpg
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Orostachys Japonica 3.jpg
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/o/orostachys-japonica=rock-pine.php Chemical constituents]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.llifle.com/Encyclopedia/SUCCULENTS/Family/Crassulaceae/30876/Orostachys_japonica Plant description]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Orostachys+japonica Cultivation details]</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [http://temperate.theferns.info/plant/Orostachys+japonica Orostachys japonica Orostachys japonica on plants for future]
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* [http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/o/orostachys-japonica=rock-pine.php Orostachys japonica on medicinal herbs.net]
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* [https://worldofsucculents.com/orostachys-japonica-rock-pine/ Orostachys japonica-How to Grow and Care on world of succulents]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 15:10, 10 June 2020

Rock pine, Orostachys japonica

Rock pine is a species of flowering plant in the genus Orostachys. Native to Japan. Its main habitat is on the surface of mountain rocks in Korea and Japan and rocks on low mountains along streams in China.

Uses

Cancer, Gingivitis, Metritis, Liver disorders, Skin eruptions, Blotches, Pimples, Diarrhea, Sore throats

Parts Used

Leaves, Flowers.

Chemical Composition

The leaves and stems contain several medically active constituents including fatty acid esters and flavonoids.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Rock pine


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)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Perennial plant

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple These herbs with leaves in dense rosettes which will elongate

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long White 5 When the flowers bloom and produce seeds, the rosette dries out

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Erect Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown 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

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by its native range, it is likely to succeed outdoors in most areas of the country.[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Surface of mountain rocks, Rocks on low mountains, Along streams.

Photo Gallery

  • Mägitähk, rock pine, Orostachys japonica.jpg
  • Orostachys Japonica 1.jpg
  • Orostachys Japonica 2.jpg
  • Orostachys Japonica 3.jpg

References

  1. ↑ Chemical constituents
  2. ↑ Plant description
  3. ↑ Cultivation details

External Links

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