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Bishop Weed , Ajowan Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Ptychotis agowan Dc |
| English Name |
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Bishop Weed , Ajowan |
| Hindi Name |
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Ajowan |
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| CATEGORY |
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Carminative |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Fruit |
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Leaves |
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Fresh |
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| FAMILY |
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Umbelliferae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The Plant is indigenous to Egypt and is found in following countries: -
? Afghanistan
? Egypt
? India
? Iran
? Iraq
? Pakistan
In India, it is extensively cultivated in Madhya Pradesh, Utter Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, West Bengal and Maharashtra states.
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
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| Odour |
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Agreeble |
| Taste |
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Aromatic and warm like thymol |
| Size |
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1.5 to 3.2 mm long, 1.5 to 2.5 mm broad and 0.5 to 1.5 mm thick. |
| Physical
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| Total Ash |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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Not more than 1.5 percent |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
| Major |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :---
? Volatile oil (2.0 to 4.0 percent) containing thymol about to 35.0 to 60.0 percent, p-cymene about 50.0 to 55.0 percent and terpinene about 30.0 to 35.0 percent.
? Fat (18.0 to 21.0 percent)
? Proteins (12.0 to 18.0 percent)
? Carbohydrates (20.0 to 25.0 percent)
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| Minor |
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Minor chemical constituents of this herb are :-
? Tannin
? Glycoside
? Steroidal substances
? Dipentenes
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| CULTIVATION |
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The climatic conditions suitable for cultivation of this herb are: -
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| STORAGE |
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To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions :-
? Air tight containers
? Protection from light
? Protection from moisture
? Free from microbial contamination
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