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Asteracantha Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Asteracantha longifolia Nees |
| English Name |
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Asteracantha |
| Hindi Name |
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Talmakhana |
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| CATEGORY |
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Diuretic |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Bark |
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Flowers |
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Dried |
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| FAMILY |
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Acanthaceae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries :-
Ceylon
India
Italy
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
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| Odour |
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Odourless |
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Characteristic |
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N/A |
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| Total Ash |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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Not more than 8.0% |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :-
Yellow semi-drying oil (23%)
Diastase
Lipase
Protease
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| Minor |
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The drug contains various minor chemical constituents however no specific contents have been identified yet.
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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 moisture
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