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Alder common Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Alnus glutinosa Gaertn. |
| English Name |
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Alder common |
| Hindi Name |
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Alder common |
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| CATEGORY |
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Astringent |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Bark |
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Leaves |
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Fresh and dried |
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| FAMILY |
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Betulaceae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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Plant is indigenous to Europe and is found in following countries :-
? Britain
?Europe
?North Africa
?South of the Arctic Circle
?Western Asia
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
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Odourless |
| Taste |
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Almost tasteless |
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All sizes |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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Not more than 1.5% |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are: -
?Tannic acid (16 to 20%)
?Tannins
?Almine red
?Sugar
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| Minor |
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The drug contains various minor chemical constituents affecting colour, odour, taste and stability of the drug, however no specific contents have been identified yet.
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| CULTIVATION |
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The trees are often grown in coppices, which afford winter shade for stock on mountain grazing without appearing to injure the grass beneath, and can be cut down from poles every nine or ten years. The catkins are formed in the autumn and the flowers appear in early spring, before the leaves are fully out.
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
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