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Aristolochia Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Aristolochia indica Linn) |
| English Name |
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Aristolochia |
| Hindi Name |
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Isarmul |
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| CATEGORY |
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Stimulant |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Root |
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Stem |
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Fresh and dried |
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| FAMILY |
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Aristolochiaceae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries:-
? Bengal
India
Nepal
Peninsula
Sri Lanka
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
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| Odour |
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Odourless |
| Taste |
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Bitte |
| Size |
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cut into pices about 10 cm. long and 5-10 m. in diameter |
| Physical
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| Total Ash |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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N/A |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are:-
? Aristolochine
? Nitrogenous bases
Tannin
Volatile oil
Borneol
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| Minor |
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Minor chemical constituents of this herb are :-
? Nitrogeneous acids -aristinic, aristidinic and aristolic acids
Resin
Tannin
Starch
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| CULTIVATION |
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This plant is suitable for cultivation in areas free from frost, greenhouse or indoor. The sowing of seeds is generally done during the month of August & September. The cropping pattern has changed substantially owing to change in environment.
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
Microbial contamination
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