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Botanical Name: Gloriosa
superba
Sanskrit name: Kalihari
English Name: Malabar Glory
Lily
Family:
Colchicaceae
Plant Part Used: Rhizome
Description of
Gloriosa superba:
Gloriosa superba is a striking
tuberous climbing plant with wavy-edged yellow and red flowers found
throughout India. The cylindrical rhizomes usually bifurcate to 'V'
shape. The acuminate tips of the leaves spiraled and serve as tendrils
for climbing. The perianth lobes are brightly colored and wavy margined.
Colchicine is the major compound isolated from the rhizomes. They have
abortifacient, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antileprotic
properties.
In Ayurveda, the tuber is anthelmintic
and abortifacient. Kalahari is cultivated mainly in south India. |
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Principle constituent:
It contains alkaldfmnboid named colchicines 0.2 to 0.3 %. It also
contains gloriosine
Medicinal Uses:
Wounds, Skin related problems, Lymphadenopathy, Worm
infestation, Loss of appetite, Indigestion, Liver related problems,
Fever, Inflammation, Piles, Blood disorders, Uterine contractions,
General body toner, Poisoning
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