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Boerhavia diffusa


Boerhavia diffusa
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Copyright: Nirmal Roberts (nirmalroberts) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 364 W: 77 N: 698] (2796)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-23
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd, Fujinon f=6.2-66.7(28-300)mm 1:2.8-4.9, Marumi 58mm UV Haze
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/160 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Herbs used in medicine [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-10-31 1:17
Viewed: 455
Points: 2
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Boerhavia diffusa.
Synonyms: Boerhavia procumbens, Boerhavia coccinea.
Common name: Common Hogweed, Spreading Hogweed.
Common Hindi names: Gadahpurna, Punarnava.
Plant: 1m. Perennial, spreading herb.
Flower: 4mm across.
Native of India and Sri Lanka.
Abundant in degraded land. Common from coast to 1,000m on hills.
Used in traditional medicine and as a pot herb.
The roots contain the rotenoids, boeravinones A1, B1, C2, D, E and F besides the new dihydroisofurenoxanthin and boerhavine. The roots are credited with anti-convulsant, analgesic, diuretic, laxative and expectorant properties.
It has been found to stop intra-uterine-contraceptive-device (IUCD)-induced bleeding. This herb is also known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which are comparable to that of ibuprofen. It has also proved useful as a hematinic.

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1292 W: 104 N: 4589] (20415)
  • [2007-10-31 15:25]

Hello Nirmal, another great flower shot, well composed with a very good technique. Great image, thanks.

Mario

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