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Benafsha Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Viola odorata Linn. |
| English Name |
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Benafsha |
| Hindi Name |
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Bag-banosa |
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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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Flowers |
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Leaves |
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Fresh and dried |
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| FAMILY |
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Violaceae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries :-
India
Iraq
Japan
In India it is found in Kashmir, western Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh and Kumaon hills.
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
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| Odour |
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Odourless |
| Taste |
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Tasteless |
| Size |
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It is a glabrous or pubescent herb, about 15 cm in height |
| Physical
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| Total Ash |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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Not more than 8 percent |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :-
Volatile oil
Rutin
Cyanin
Saponins
Methyl salicylate
Essential oil
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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 light
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