thanks Bhagyashri ji for lots information & veri nicephoto On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 10:19 AM, Balkar Arya <balkara...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks Bhagyashri ji for pics and information > > > On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 9:38 AM, Madhuri Raut <itii...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Thank you Gurcharanji. After you identified it I surfed the net and found >> this information >> *Acmella oleracea*, also known under its old names *Spilanthes oleracea* >> and *Spilanthes acmella* and commonly referred to as Spilanthes Extract, >> is a flowering herb in the plant family >> *Asteraceae<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asteraceae> >> *, also known as*toothache plant* or *paracress* as the leaves and flower >> heads contain ananalgesic <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analgesic> agent >> spilanthol <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spilanthol> used to numb >> toothache. It is native to the tropics of >> Brazil<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil>, >> and is grown as an ornamental (and occasionally as a medicinal) in various >> parts of the world. A small, erect plant, it grows quickly and sends up gold >> and red flower inflorescences. It is frost-sensitive but perennial in warmer >> climates. >> >> Medical uses and effects >> >> A decoction or infusion of the leaves and flowers is a traditional >> remedy<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traditional_remedy> >> for stammering <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stammering>, toothache, >> stomatitis >> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stomatitis>,[1]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmella_oleracea#cite_note-wp-0> >> and >> throat complaints.[*citation >> needed<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed> >> *] >> >> *Acmella oleracea* extract has been tested against various yeasts and >> bacteria and was essentially >> inactive.[3]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmella_oleracea#cite_note-pmid12471432-2> >> >> *Acmella oleracea* has been shown to have a strong >> diuretic<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diuretic> action >> in >> rats.[4]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmella_oleracea#cite_note-pmid15120455-3> >> >> Spilanthes extract has been discovered to aid in saliva stimulation for >> people suffering from dry mouth (xerostomia). Its properties provide relief >> to dry mouth by enhancing saliva production.[*citation >> needed<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed> >> *] >> >> Acmella oleracea extract is reported to reduce muscle tension when applied >> topically, and as such it aids to decrease facial lines and wrinkles that >> are partially caused by tense or contracted facial muscles. Application of >> Acmella extract is reported to result in more relaxed facial muscle, and in >> turn in a decrease of visible wrinkles, ageing lines, "crows feet", and it >> has been used under the name of >> Gatuline<http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gatuline&action=edit&redlink=1> >> [5] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmella_oleracea#cite_note-4> as an >> non-injectable equivalent of Botox <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botox>, >> thus without the toxic effects or the need to inject it under the skin; a >> cheap and easy to apply herbal Botox replacement. >> For culinary purposes, small amounts of shredded fresh leaves add a unique >> flavour to salads >> Regards >> Bhagyashri >> >> >> >> On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 9:20 AM, Gurcharan Singh <singh...@gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> Acmella oleracea, an important medicinal plant >>> >>> * >>> * >>> -- >>> Dr. Gurcharan Singh >>> Retired Associate Professor >>> SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 >>> Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. >>> Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 >>> http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 8:51 AM, Madhuri Raut <itii...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Request for identification >>>> >>>> >>>> Date/Time-Sep 2011 >>>> >>>> >>>> Location- Place, Altitude, GPS-Pune >>>> >>>> >>>> Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type-garden >>>> >>>> >>>> Plant Habit- Tree/ Shrub/ Climber/ Herb- Plant >>>> >>>> >>>> Height/Length- 1 foot >>>> >>>> >>>> Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size- dark green >>>> >>>> >>>> Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts- yellow with brown tops >>>> >>>> >>>> Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds- not seen >>>> >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> Bhagyashri >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > > > -- > Regards > > Dr Balkar Singh > Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology > Arya P G College, Panipat > Haryana-132103 > 09416262964 > -- HARI SHANKAR LAL AT-SHIV KUTIR PO-BARA BAZAR DIST-HAZARIBAG PIN-825301 JHARKHAND,INDIA MOBILE-9431530563 email-taxo....@gmail.com
