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Quercus ilex

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Quercus ilex is an evergreen tree with a broad, domed canopy of ascending branches. It usually grows up to 25 metres tall, occasionally reaching 30 metres. The often short bole can sometimes exceed 200cm in diameter.

Uses

Diarrhea, Dysentery, Haemorrhages, Toothache, Gum problems, Cuts, Burns, Various skin problems[1]

Parts Used

Leaves.

Chemical Composition

[2]

Common names

Language Common name
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Punjabi
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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

Evergreen 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

Quercus ilex is a somewhat cold-hardy tree, generally tolerating temperatures down to around -15°c (it is reported as having survived a short period down to -15°c.[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Hills on limestone, On Woods.

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References

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

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