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Pyrus communis

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Pyrus communis is a deciduous tree with a broad, oval crown or occasionally a shrub. It can range in height from 5 - 30 metres tall. A very variable plant in all its characters.

Uses

Digestion problems, Colic, Diarrhea, Nausea, Liver disorders, Spasms, Tumors, Fevers, Constipation[1]

Parts Used

Fruits.

Chemical Composition

Sugar, organic acid, triterpenoid and phenolic composition as well as antioxidant capacity of different anatomical parts of pear were studied.[2]

Common names

Language Common name
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Hindi
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Punjabi
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English


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

Deciduous tree

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature

[3]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
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Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds.

How to plant/cultivate

Pyrus communis is a very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to below -20°c when dormant.[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Woodland margins.

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References

  1. Indian Medicinal Plants by C.P.Khare
  2. Chemical constituents
  3. [Morphology]
  4. Cultivation

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