Beet root ,Spinach's Details & Specifications

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Botanical Name :  Beta vulgaris Linn.var cicla
Hindi Name :  Palak (View Name of this herb in more Languages)
English Name :  Beet root ,Spinach
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Category

:  Expectorant
 
 

Source

Leaves :  Fresh and dried
Roots :  Dried
Seeds :  Dried
 
 

Family

:  Chenopodiaceae
 
 
Geographical Source
The plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries:- Burma India Italy Japan Pakistan
 
 

Identification

Organoleptic characteristics
Colour :  N/A
Seeds :  Beet root ,Spinach
Taste :  N/A
Size :  Flowers are 2-3 in a cluster or sometimes solitary on a long slender spike
Physical Standards
Total Ash :  N/A
Moisture :  N/A
 
 

Chemical Constituents

Major
Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :- Protein (4.5%) Fat (3.2%) Carbohydrate (0.4%) Sugar (8.0%)
 
Minor
Minor chemical constituents of this herb are :- Calcium Phosphorus Iron Vitamin A Thiamine Riboflavin Niacin Vitamin C
 
 

Storage

To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions :- Air tight containers Protection from light