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Botanical Classification |
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Botanical classification |
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Plantae |
Division |
magnoliophyta |
Class |
magnolipsida |
Order |
lamiales |
Family |
plqntaginaceae |
Genus |
Plantago |
Species |
ovata |
Plantago ovata |
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Family |
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Botanical – plantaginaceae
Ayurvedic –ashwagol kul
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Synonyms |
- English name - spogel
- Hindi name – isabgol
- Sanskrit name- ashwagol
- Gujarati name – umto jeeru
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Habitat |
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It is a native of central Asia. In India it is cultivated in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
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Morphology |
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It is an annual bushy shrub without any stem. Leaves are 3 to 9 inch long, parted and are dentate. It bears 3 veins. Flowers stalk is oval shaped. Fruit is ovate in shape and is 8 mm long, round having a shell shaped apex. Seeds are boat shaped and are of white color the seeds are sown in October to December.
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Chemical Constituents |
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| Seeds contain 30 % mucilage. It also contains xylose, arabinose, galaecturonic acid, Rhanose, galactose, albumin, tannin and acetylecoline. The seeds pulp contains 14.7 % lilonic acid. Besides this it contains 5 % stable oil.
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Pharmacology |
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| It suppresses vata and pitta. It is a good anti-inflammatory agent and also works in reducing the burning sensation in the body due to its cold potency. It is also helpful in curbing infection in the body. It also helps in adhesion of tissues in the body and works as anti diarrheal due to heavy properties. It works as expectorant and tones up the urinary tract. It also provides strength to the body due to its sweet taste.
According to ayurveda it contains
- Gunna (properties) – guru (heavy), snigdh (slimy) and pitchal (sliminess)
- Rasa (taste) – madhur (sweet)
- Virya (potency) –sheet (cold)
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Toxicology |
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It is safe for human consumption when taken in normal dosage.
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Plant part used |
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Seeds and seed cover
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Indication |
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- Head ache
- Inflammation
- Skin related problems
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Urine related problems
- General body weakness
- Burning sensation
- Fever
- Dehydration
- Dry cough
- Gonorrhea
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Uses |
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- Oil and paste –it is used for application on skin related problems, headaches and inflammation.
- Powder – it is helpful in maintaining the normal body temperature. It is very effective in dry cough and urine related problems it is also useful in suppressing the infection in the body. It also strengthens the body immunity
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