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Belladonna herb Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Atropa belladonna Linn. |
| English Name |
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Belladonna herb |
| Hindi Name |
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Sag-angur |
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| CATEGORY |
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Sedative |
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| SOURCE |
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Leaves |
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Root |
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Dried |
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| FAMILY |
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Solanaceae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The plant is indigenous to Europe and is found in following countries:-
? England
? Europe
? India
? USA
Atropa beladonna is widely distributed throughout central and Southern Europe and also grows in Southern England. In India it is found in Kashmir, Himachal Predesh, Jammu and Kashmir, forests of Sindh etc.
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
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Slight and unpleasant |
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Bitter |
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N/A |
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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:-
Alkaloid - hyoscyamine
Scopoletin
Chrysatropic acid
Belladine
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| Minor |
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Minor chemical constituents of this herb affecting color, odour, taste and stability are :-
Volatile bases
Pyridine
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| CULTIVATION |
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Healthy seeds are used for cultivation of belladonna plant. Seeds are sown by broadcasting method on beds well prepared with the application of fungicide. Sowing is completed in the month of May to June and the seedlings are ready for transplantation in the end of September to October by maintaining distance between two plants. Fertilizers like urea, potash and superphosphate are used if necessary. At the maturity of plant insecticides are sprayed. Leaves and flowering tops are collected and dried in shade. Care should be taken at the time of drying to maintain green color of the plant. |
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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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