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| − | + | '''Vateria indica''' is a species of plant in the dipterocarpaceae family. It is endemic to India. It is threatened by habitat loss. This tree grows like a palm but has blunt thorns along its trunk. | |
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
{{Uses|Bloaitng}}, {{Uses|Abdominal pain}}, {{Uses|Gout}}, {{Uses|Neck stiffness}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Locked jaw paralysis}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}} | {{Uses|Bloaitng}}, {{Uses|Abdominal pain}}, {{Uses|Gout}}, {{Uses|Neck stiffness}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Locked jaw paralysis}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}} | ||
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==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn= | + | {{Common names|kn=ಬಿಳಿ ಡಾವರು Bili daamaru, ಬಿಳಿ ಧೂಪ Bili dhupa|ml=Baine, Kunturukkam|ta=Dhupa maram|hi=Safed daamar|en=Indian copal tree, Indian gum anime|mr=Chandrusa|Sa=Sarjakah|te=Tellaguggilamu}}<ref name="Common names"/> |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
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===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long| | + | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|White|5-20|Inflorescence axillary panicles with dense stellate hairs}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
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==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
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==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
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| − | + | Bili Daamaru (Kannada- ಬಿಳಿ ಡಾವರು) (6792201786).jpg|Trunk | |
| − | Bili Daamaru (Kannada- ಬಿಳಿ ಡಾವರು) (6792201786).jpg | + | File:Vateria indica 05.JPG|Leaves |
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| − | + | Chandrusa (Marathi- चंद्रुस) (6792207852).jpg|Flower | |
| − | + | File:Vateria indica,White Damar, Indian Copal, Malabar tallow, vellakkunthirikkam 3.jpg|Fruit | |
| − | + | File:Vateria indica leaves at Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary (2).jpg|New leaves | |
| − | Chandrusa (Marathi- चंद्रुस) (6792207852).jpg | + | File:Vateria indica 17.JPG|Germinating seedling |
| − | + | Indian Copal (Vateria indica L.); branch with flowers, leave Wellcome V0042605.jpg|Illustration | |
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| − | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://herbs.indianmedicinalplants.info/index.php/sanskrit-names-of-plants/36-2012-02-18-18-09-08/93-vateria-indica | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://herbs.indianmedicinalplants.info/index.php/sanskrit-names-of-plants/36-2012-02-18-18-09-08/93-vateria-indica Chemical constituents]</ref> |
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| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Vateria+indica | + | <ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/19732 Diagnostic description]</ref> |
| + | <ref name="Common names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/v/vateria-indica Common names]</ref> | ||
| + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Vateria+indica Cultivation details]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:49, 1 September 2020
Vateria indica is a species of plant in the dipterocarpaceae family. It is endemic to India. It is threatened by habitat loss. This tree grows like a palm but has blunt thorns along its trunk.
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
Bloaitng, Abdominal pain, Gout, Neck stiffness, Skin eruptions, Locked jaw paralysis, Pimples, Diarrhea, Sore throats
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Bark contains Dl-epicatechin, fischinidol and afzetechin. Tree yields a resin which is a complex mixture of triterpenes. Seeds yield semi solid fat known as Piney tallow or Malabar tallow. Fruit shell yields tannins. Gum yields lipids.[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | ಬಿಳಿ ಡಾವರು Bili daamaru, ಬಿಳಿ ಧೂಪ Bili dhupa |
| Hindi | Safed daamar |
| Malayalam | Baine, Kunturukkam |
| Tamil | Dhupa maram |
| Telugu | Tellaguggilamu |
| Marathi | Chandrusa |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | NA |
| English | Indian copal tree, Indian gum anime |
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
Snigda (unctuous)
Veerya
Sheeta (cold)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Kapha, Vata
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Alternate | Leaves are spiral; stipules caducous; petiole 2-3.5 cm, swollen at apex, nearly glabrous |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 2-4cm long | White | 5-20 | Inflorescence axillary panicles with dense stellate hairs |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capsule | 6.4 x 3.8 cm | 3-valved, calyx persistent, reflexed | With hooked hairs | - | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
A tree of low to moderate elevations in the moist, monsoonal tropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 1,200 metres[4]
Commonly seen growing in areas
West coastal evergreen forest, Secondary evergreen forest.
Photo Gallery
Trunk
Leaves
Leaf
Flower
Fruit
New leaves
Germinating seedling
Illustration
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References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Bloaitng
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Abdominal pain
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Gout
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Neck stiffness
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Skin eruptions
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Locked jaw paralysis
- 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 Seeds used in medicine
- Herbs with Bark used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Marathi
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Herb
- 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 West coastal evergreen forest
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Secondary evergreen forest
- Herbs
- Dipterocarpaceae
