Source and Distribution of Punarnava Punarnava consists of the fresh and dried herb of Boerhaavia diffussa, belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae. It is also known as rakta punarnava and hog weed. It is cultivated in India and Sri Lanka. It is found in Himalayan regions at an altitude of 2000-2500m. The weed also grows in […]
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Source and Distribution of Kaladana: Kaladana consists of dried seeds of Ipomoea hederaceae belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. They are also known as pharbitis seeds and kaladana seeds. Kaladana is of American origin and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is also found in India. It is found in Himalayas and Bihar. This […]
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Morphology and Distribution of Buck-Wheat: Buck-wheat is the powder of the dried food grains of Fagopyrum esculentum, belonging to the family Polygonaceae. The commercial cultivation of buck-wheat is carried out in USA, Russia and Japan as a food crop. The grains are brown in colour and irregular shape. They are in size as of the […]
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Source and Distribution of Chenopodium Oil: Chenopodium oil is a volatile oil obtained by the steam distillation from the fresh flowering and fruiting plants of Chenopodium ambrosioides of the variety anthelminticum of the family Chenopodiaceae. Volatile oil is not present in the roots. It is also known as American Wormseed oil, mexican tea, chenopodiol and […]
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Source and Distribution of Phyllanthus: Botanical Name : Phyllanthus niruri Family : Euphorbiaceae Synonyms of Phyllanthus: Hindi – Jar amla, Jangli amla English – Niruri Sanskrit – Bhumyamlaki Tamil – Kizhkay neli Bengali – Bhuinamla Kannada – Kirunelli It is available in the trade name of Bhuiaamla. The creat is an annual herb with a […]
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Source, Morphology and Distribution of Wild Violet Plant: Biological Name : Viola odorata Family : Violaceae Synonyms of Wild Violet : Hindi – Banafshah Sanskrit – Banafsha English – Wild violet Bengali – Banafshah Gujarati – Banaphsa Marathi – Bag a banasa Tamil – Vialettu Kannada – Violethoo The trade name of wild violet is […]
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Source and Distribution of Vasaka: Vasaka consists of the dried and fresh leaves of the plant Adhatoda vasica (vasaka scientific name), belonging to the family Acanthaceae. It is also known as adhatoda, adulsa and malabar nut. This plant is indigenous to India and is found in sub-himalayan tract and especially in Maharashtra in Konkan region. […]
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Some of the plants which are used for treating the urinary system disorders are Babchi, Turai, Dudal, Tulsi, Ajwain, Satavari etc,. 1. Babchi Biological Name : Psoralea corylifolia The seeds of babchi are useful for promoting urination. 2. Turai Biological Name : Luffa acutangula Turai acts as an effective diuretic. It also stimulates the mucous […]
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Molecular Formula of Caffeine: The molecular formula of caffeine is C8H10O2N4. Physical and Chemical Properties of Caffeine: Caffeine occurs as a white powder with bitter taste, it does not have any odour. It is a weak base and is feebly soluble in water, chloroform, alcohol and solvent ether. Its solubility in water can be increased […]
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Source of Shankhpushpi: Shankhpushpi consists of the aerial parts of the plant known as Canscora decussata, belonging to the family Gentianaceae. It is also known as shankhvel and shankhini. Distribution, Cultivation and Morphology of Shankhpushpi: It is found throughout India at an altitude of 1300 metres and also grown in Sri Lanka and Myanmar. This […]
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