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Botanical Classification |
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Plantae |
Division |
Magnoliophyta |
Class |
Magnoliopsida |
Order |
laurales |
Family |
lauraceae |
Genus |
Cassytha |
Species |
filiformis |
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Family |
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Botanical - lauraceae
Ayurvedic – karpur kul
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Other Names |
- English name –cascutta
- Hindi name – amarbel
- Sanskrit name – aakash valli
- Gujarati name – akas bel
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Habitat |
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It is found all over especially in the coastal areas.
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Morphology |
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It is leafless, soft, yellow colored creeper that parasites on other trees for its survival. Flower presentation of about ½ to 1 ½ inch in length. That bears white flowers. Fruits are 0.25 to 0.4 inch in diameter. Fruit and flowers are constantly present. The fruits and flowers are present constantly.
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Chemical Constituents |
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It possesses alcoholic substance dulcitol. It also contains laurotetanine like alkaloid.
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Pharmacology |
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It is kapha pitta suppressant. It is anti inflammatory. It also regularizes digestive system and improves absorbing. It also purifiers blood and curbs infection. It also promotes hair growth. It also helps in removing toxins from the body.
According to ayurveda it contains
- Gunna (properties) – pichil
- Rasa (taste) –tickta (bitter), kashaya (astringent)
- Virya (potency) – sheet (cold)
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Toxicology |
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It has no toxic effect when consumed in normal dosage. When taken in higher doses it causes convulsions, nausea and vomiting.
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Plant part used |
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Whole plant
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Indication |
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- Inflammation
- Hair loss
- Eyes related problems
- Indigestion
- Hyperacidity
- Worms infestation
- Dysurea
- Skin disorders
- Blood disease
- Arthritis
- Joint pains
- Anal fissure
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Uses |
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- Paste – it is used in application on any inflammation, wounds, skin ailments and pain.
- Powder –it helps in purifying blood and improves digestion it helps in relieving from pain and arthritis condition. It also helps in relieving from any kind of infections and also from worms.
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