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[[File:Sarcostemma viminale.jpg|thumb|right|''Sarcostemma viminale'']] | [[File:Sarcostemma viminale.jpg|thumb|right|''Sarcostemma viminale'']] | ||
| + | '''Cynanchum viminale''' is a leafless succulent plant in the milkweed family. The species is native to West Africa, the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific region. | ||
| + | ==Uses== | ||
| + | {{Uses|Eye treatments}}, {{Uses|Cuts}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}} | ||
| − | + | ==Parts Used== | |
| + | {{Parts Used|Dried folaige}}, {{Parts Used|Whole herb}}. | ||
| − | + | ==Chemical Composition== | |
| + | The major fatty acids isolated and identified were1-Hexadecene (C16H32), Hexadecanoic acid (C16H32O2), Octadecanoic acid(C18H36O2), 9-Octadecenoic acid (C18H34O2), 1- Docosene (C22H44)<ref name="chemical composition"/> | ||
| − | + | ==Common names== | |
| + | {{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=Khir-khimp|en=Caustic Vine, Milk rope}} | ||
| − | == | + | ==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=== | ||
| − | == References == | + | ==Habit== |
| − | + | {{Habit|Tree}} | |
| − | <references> | + | |
| − | <ref name=" | + | ==Identification== |
| + | ===Leaf=== | ||
| + | {{Leaf|Simple||Leaves reduced to small, triangular scales about 1-1.5 mm long. Photosynthetic material present in the green succulent branches which produce copious amounts of milky exudate when cut or broken.}}<ref name="Leaf"/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Flower=== | ||
| + | {{Flower|Unisexual|7-8 mm long|Yellow|5-20|Inflorescence a short raceme or fascicle. Flowering season is March-November}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Fruit=== | ||
| + | {{Fruit|General|7-9 x 0.4 cm|Follicles about 7-9 x 0.4 cm. Seeds about 5-6 x 1.5-2 mm, plumes about 15-17 mm long||5-6|Fruiting season is March-November}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Other features=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
| + | ==Mode of Propagation== | ||
| + | {{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| + | Cynanchum viminale is an easy species to grow that is suited for any well drained soil in full sun. But young plant are happy growing indoors, where they can easily reach the ceiling<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
| + | {{Commonly seen|Hotter and drier parts of Africa}}, {{Commonly seen|Coastal and inland region}}. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
| + | <gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | ||
| + | Sarcostemma aphyllum - Botanischer Garten München-Nymphenburg - DSC08156.JPG | ||
| + | Sarcostemma viminale (4496673377).jpg | ||
| + | Sarcostemma viminale (7225638108).jpg | ||
| + | Sarcostemma viminale - Jardin d'Éden.JPG | ||
| + | Sarcostemma viminale 1.jpg | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | |||
| + | <references> | ||
| + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs13596-014-0157-3 Chemical constituents]</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | <ref name="Leaf">[http://keys.trin.org.au/key-server/data/0e0f0504-0103-430d-8004-060d07080d04/media/Html/taxon/Sarcostemma_viminale_subsp._brunonianum.htm Plant descripiton]</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.llifle.com/Encyclopedia/SUCCULENTS/Family/Asclepiadaceae/27584/Sarcostemma_viminale Cultivation and planting]</ref> | ||
</references> | </references> | ||
| − | == External Links == | + | ==External Links== |
| + | |||
| + | * [https://www.somemagneticislandplants.com.au/index.php/plants/84-sarcostemma-viminale Sarcostemma viminale on some magnetic island plants] | ||
| + | * [https://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=146060 Sarcostemma viminale on zimbabwe flora.co.zw] | ||
| + | * [https://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Caustic%20Vine.html) Sarcostemma viminale on flowers of india] | ||
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[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have flower, fruit and leaf photos]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Apocynaceae]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:10, 25 May 2021
Cynanchum viminale is a leafless succulent plant in the milkweed family. The species is native to West Africa, the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific region.
Contents
- 1 Uses
- 2 Parts Used
- 3 Chemical Composition
- 4 Common names
- 5 Properties
- 6 Habit
- 7 Identification
- 8 List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- 9 Where to get the saplings
- 10 Mode of Propagation
- 11 How to plant/cultivate
- 12 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 13 Photo Gallery
- 14 References
- 15 External Links
Uses
Eye treatments, Cuts, Snakebites, Curing liver disorders, Skin eruptions, Blotches, Pimples, Diarrhea, Sore throats
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
The major fatty acids isolated and identified were1-Hexadecene (C16H32), Hexadecanoic acid (C16H32O2), Octadecanoic acid(C18H36O2), 9-Octadecenoic acid (C18H34O2), 1- Docosene (C22H44)[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | |
| Hindi | Khir-khimp |
| Malayalam | |
| Tamil | |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | |
| English | Caustic Vine, Milk rope |
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
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Leaves reduced to small, triangular scales about 1-1.5 mm long. Photosynthetic material present in the green succulent branches which produce copious amounts of milky exudate when cut or broken. |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 7-8 mm long | Yellow | 5-20 | Inflorescence a short raceme or fascicle. Flowering season is March-November |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 7-9 x 0.4 cm | Follicles about 7-9 x 0.4 cm. Seeds about 5-6 x 1.5-2 mm, plumes about 15-17 mm long | 5-6 | Fruiting season is March-November |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Cynanchum viminale is an easy species to grow that is suited for any well drained soil in full sun. But young plant are happy growing indoors, where they can easily reach the ceiling[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Hotter and drier parts of Africa, Coastal and inland region.
Photo Gallery
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References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Eye treatments
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cuts
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Snakebites
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Curing liver disorders
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Skin eruptions
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Blotches
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Pimples
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sore throats
- Herbs with Dried folaige used in medicine
- Herbs with Whole herb used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Tree
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Hotter and drier parts of Africa
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Coastal and inland region
- Herbs
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have flower, fruit and leaf photos
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos
- Apocynaceae
