Small plant for Id- 090409JM1

[J.M. Garg]

On 6/12/09 at the roof at Bhongir Fort in A.P.
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[grassman]

Dear

check in Aerva sp of amranthaceae

[J.M. Garg]

Thanks, Dr. Anil.

Seems to be Aerva lanata to me on search.

 

Some extracts from Wikipedia link (for pictures & more details, click on the link): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerva_lanata

 

Aerva lanata is a woody, prostrate or succulent, perennial herb in the Amaranthaceae family of the genus Aerva that sometimes flowers in the first year.

• Bengali: Chaya.
• Rajasthani: Bhui.
• Sindhi: Bhui, Jari.
• Punjabi: Bui -kaltan (flowers as sold in bazaars).
• Duk.: Kul -ke -jar, Khul.
• Trans-Indus: Asmei, Spirke, Sasai.
• Sinhalese-Pol pala.
• Marathi: Kapu -madhura.
• Tamil: Sirru -pulay -vayr.
• Telugu: Pinde-conda, Pindi-chetter.
• Sanskrit: Astmabayda^[6]

  A. lanata prefers damper sites than A. javanica and can be found in open forests on mountain slopes, on waste and disturbed ground, deserted cultivation and coastal scrub^[4] and at altitudes from sea level to 900 metres (3,000 ft).

  The plant is said to be diuretic and demulcent. Its diuretic action is said to be very effective in the treatment of urethral discharges and gonorrhoea and is of value in cases of lithiasis and as an anthelmintic. A trace of alkaloid has been detected.

  Food

  The whole plant, especially the leaves, is edible. The leaves are put into soup or eaten as a spinach or as a vegetable. The plant provides grazing for stock, game in and chickens.

  Medicinal

  Leaves

  A leaf-decoction is prepared as a gargle for treating sore-throat and used in various complex treatments against guinea-worm. to wash Babies that have become unconscious during an attack of malaria or of some other disease are washed with a leaf decoction at the same time smoke from the burning plant is inhaled. The leaf-sap is also used for eye-complaints. An infusion is given to cure diarrhoea and in an unspecified manner at childbirth, and on sores.

  Leaves

  The root is used in a snake-bite treatment.

  Flowers

  For pains in the lower part of the back leaves and flowers are reduced to ash which is rubbed into cuts on the back.

  Spiritual

  It gives protection against evil spirits, is a good-luck talisman for hunters, and safeguards the well-being of widows.^[5]

Other links: http://www.holisticonline.com/Herbal-Med/_Herbs/h_aerva-lanata.htm, http://www.indianetzone.com/37/aerva_lanata.htm & http://www.keralaayurvedics.com/herbs-plants/flowers/balipoovu-aerva-lanata-flowers-of-kerala.html (Med. use with illustrations).
 

2009/4/9 grassman <crazyg...@gmail.com>

Dear

 check in Aerva sp of amranthaceae

[J.M. Garg]

Here is the confirmation:
"this one is Aerva lanata. you r right

regards
Dr.Anil Kumar"

 

2009/4/9 J.M. Garg <jmg...@gmail.com>

2009/4/9 grassman <crazyg...@gmail.com>

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