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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Ashwagandha seeds for sale
Bot. name: Withania somnifera
Sanskrit Name: Ashwagandha Balada, Vajini, Pushtida, Vataghni
Hindi name : Ashwagandha
Urdu name : Asgandh
English Name: Winter Cherry
Family Name: Solanaceae
Parts used: Leaves, roots, seeds
Medicinal uses of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) :Ashwgandha has long been considered as an excellent rejuvenator, a general health tonic and a cure for a number of health complaints. It is a sedative, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and generally respected for increasing energy, endurance, and acts as an-adaptogen that exerts a strong immunostimulatory and an-anti-stress agent.
Ashwagandha is taken for treating cold and coughs, ulcers, emaciation, diabetes, conjunctivitis, epilepsy, insomnia, senile dementia, leprosy, Parkinson’s disease, nervous disorders, rheumatism, arthritis, intestinal infections, bronchitis, asthma, impotence and a suppressant in HIV/AIDS patients.
According to Indian Herbal System (Ayurveda), Ashwagandha is considered one of the most important herbs and the best adaptogenic. It contains constituents like cuseohygrine, anahygrine, tropine, and anaferine, glycosides, withenolide with starches and amino acid. Withanolide consists of steroidal molecules which is said to fight inflammation.
Ashwagandha stimulates the immune system, combats inflammation, increases memory, and helps maintain general health and wellness. Ashwagandha is known to increase the production of bone marrow, semen, and acts anti-aging. Ashwagandha anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory agents are approved in several studies. Its steroidal is much higher than that of hydrocortisone which is a common treatment in cancer cases.
Diseases like TB, chronic upper respiratory diseases and HIV have been added to the list of Ashwagandha due to its strong immunostimulatory activity, and it is recognized as a blood tonic, especially in gynecological disorders including anemia and irregular menstruation.
Patients with anxiety can also benefit from Ashwagandha. During clinical trials, 30 sufferers of anxiety were given 40ml of Ashwagandha twice a day and after 30 days, all anxiety symptoms including panic attacks and paranoia had virtually disappeared.
Ashwagandha effects on the Brain Chemicals:
GABA-mimetic activity having anxiolytic effect.
Inhibiting Cholinesterase and thereby retaining Acetylcholine for longer time.
Slowing down of tolerance of the analgesic effects of morphine.
Induction of axon and dendrite outgrowth, there by resulting in neuritis regeneration and synaptic reconstruction.
Ashwagandha Immunostimulatory effect:
Immunity stimulating effect through Macrophages.
Raised antibody titer against Bordetella pertusis strains (Combats Diphtheria).
Protective effect in Cyclophosphamide induced myelosuppression.
Beneficial in Ageing and Copper induced lipid peroxidation.
Ashwagandha helping in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Ashwagandha as an adaptogenic and Anti-Stress agent:
Respected as Ginseng in Chronic stress models.
Protective effect in stress induced neuronal degeneration.
Helping to achieve better state to fight against stress.
Prevents stress related ulcer.
Ashwagandha Rejuvenative and Reproductive action:
Increases libido and sexual function.
Supports female reproductive system, and increases ovarian weight and folliculogenesis.
Ashwagandha is approved as a greatest rejuvenative herb in Indian Herbal System.
Useful in treating arthritis, diabetes and hypertension.
Ashwagandha is a potent inhibitor of angiogenesis and it is respected for its phytochemical
Ashwagandha in Cancer Patients:
Acts as anti-carcinogenic.
Growth inhibitor of human tumor cell lines.
Counteracting mutagenic effect.
Ashwagandha possesses anti-proliferative agent.
Respected as a natural source of potent radiosensitizer in chemotherapy.
Recommended in Ascitic Sarcoma.
Useful in Melanoma induced metastasis.
Supports DMBA induced Squamous cell carcinoma.
Enhances cellular immune response to mitogens.
Reversing Paclitaxel induced Neutropenia.
Ashwagandha in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease:
An L-dopa in an herbal formulation found in Ashwagandha.
Enhances memory through cholinergic channels.
Stabilizes mood, improves learning ability.
Ashwagandha as a Free Radical Scavenger & Antioxidant:
Increases the three natural antioxidants in brain.
Stimulates Immune system through Nitric oxide production in Macrophage.
Dose dependent free radical scavenging and protective effect on DNA cleavage.
It has a good effect in Iron overload and Lead toxicity.
Prevents Neuroleptic induced extra pyramidal side effects.
Ashwagandha on Anxiety and Depression:
Ashwagandha is comparable to Bacopa Monnieri in anxiety and depression
Anxiolytic effect comparable to Lorazepam.
Antidepressant effect comparable to Imipramine.
Found nontoxic in doses up to 100 mg per kg of body weight.
As calming, anticonvulsant and antispasmodic effect.
Able to stimulate endocrine glands.
Ashwagandha as a Cardiovascular Protector
Able to protect Cardiovascular system against ischemic and reperfusion injury.
Beneficial in Focal ischemia.
Supports anti-atherogenic activity in polyherbal formula.
Possesses a mild hypoglycemic, diuretic and an anti-hypercholesterolemic agent.
Supports Streptozotocin induced diabetes.
Withania somnifera-Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera seeds/Leafs/Roots are available for personal use only
For more details: http://jkmpic.blogspot.com
The Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre-JKMPIC
POB: 667 GPO Srinagar SGR JK 190001
Ph: 09858986794/01933-223705
e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com
Sanskrit Name: Ashwagandha Balada, Vajini, Pushtida, Vataghni
Hindi name : Ashwagandha
Urdu name : Asgandh
English Name: Winter Cherry
Family Name: Solanaceae
Parts used: Leaves, roots, seeds
Medicinal uses of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) :Ashwgandha has long been considered as an excellent rejuvenator, a general health tonic and a cure for a number of health complaints. It is a sedative, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and generally respected for increasing energy, endurance, and acts as an-adaptogen that exerts a strong immunostimulatory and an-anti-stress agent.
Ashwagandha is taken for treating cold and coughs, ulcers, emaciation, diabetes, conjunctivitis, epilepsy, insomnia, senile dementia, leprosy, Parkinson’s disease, nervous disorders, rheumatism, arthritis, intestinal infections, bronchitis, asthma, impotence and a suppressant in HIV/AIDS patients.
According to Indian Herbal System (Ayurveda), Ashwagandha is considered one of the most important herbs and the best adaptogenic. It contains constituents like cuseohygrine, anahygrine, tropine, and anaferine, glycosides, withenolide with starches and amino acid. Withanolide consists of steroidal molecules which is said to fight inflammation.
Ashwagandha stimulates the immune system, combats inflammation, increases memory, and helps maintain general health and wellness. Ashwagandha is known to increase the production of bone marrow, semen, and acts anti-aging. Ashwagandha anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory agents are approved in several studies. Its steroidal is much higher than that of hydrocortisone which is a common treatment in cancer cases.
Diseases like TB, chronic upper respiratory diseases and HIV have been added to the list of Ashwagandha due to its strong immunostimulatory activity, and it is recognized as a blood tonic, especially in gynecological disorders including anemia and irregular menstruation.
Patients with anxiety can also benefit from Ashwagandha. During clinical trials, 30 sufferers of anxiety were given 40ml of Ashwagandha twice a day and after 30 days, all anxiety symptoms including panic attacks and paranoia had virtually disappeared.
Ashwagandha effects on the Brain Chemicals:
GABA-mimetic activity having anxiolytic effect.
Inhibiting Cholinesterase and thereby retaining Acetylcholine for longer time.
Slowing down of tolerance of the analgesic effects of morphine.
Induction of axon and dendrite outgrowth, there by resulting in neuritis regeneration and synaptic reconstruction.
Ashwagandha Immunostimulatory effect:
Immunity stimulating effect through Macrophages.
Raised antibody titer against Bordetella pertusis strains (Combats Diphtheria).
Protective effect in Cyclophosphamide induced myelosuppression.
Beneficial in Ageing and Copper induced lipid peroxidation.
Ashwagandha helping in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Ashwagandha as an adaptogenic and Anti-Stress agent:
Respected as Ginseng in Chronic stress models.
Protective effect in stress induced neuronal degeneration.
Helping to achieve better state to fight against stress.
Prevents stress related ulcer.
Ashwagandha Rejuvenative and Reproductive action:
Increases libido and sexual function.
Supports female reproductive system, and increases ovarian weight and folliculogenesis.
Ashwagandha is approved as a greatest rejuvenative herb in Indian Herbal System.
Useful in treating arthritis, diabetes and hypertension.
Ashwagandha is a potent inhibitor of angiogenesis and it is respected for its phytochemical
Ashwagandha in Cancer Patients:
Acts as anti-carcinogenic.
Growth inhibitor of human tumor cell lines.
Counteracting mutagenic effect.
Ashwagandha possesses anti-proliferative agent.
Respected as a natural source of potent radiosensitizer in chemotherapy.
Recommended in Ascitic Sarcoma.
Useful in Melanoma induced metastasis.
Supports DMBA induced Squamous cell carcinoma.
Enhances cellular immune response to mitogens.
Reversing Paclitaxel induced Neutropenia.
Ashwagandha in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease:
An L-dopa in an herbal formulation found in Ashwagandha.
Enhances memory through cholinergic channels.
Stabilizes mood, improves learning ability.
Ashwagandha as a Free Radical Scavenger & Antioxidant:
Increases the three natural antioxidants in brain.
Stimulates Immune system through Nitric oxide production in Macrophage.
Dose dependent free radical scavenging and protective effect on DNA cleavage.
It has a good effect in Iron overload and Lead toxicity.
Prevents Neuroleptic induced extra pyramidal side effects.
Ashwagandha on Anxiety and Depression:
Ashwagandha is comparable to Bacopa Monnieri in anxiety and depression
Anxiolytic effect comparable to Lorazepam.
Antidepressant effect comparable to Imipramine.
Found nontoxic in doses up to 100 mg per kg of body weight.
As calming, anticonvulsant and antispasmodic effect.
Able to stimulate endocrine glands.
Ashwagandha as a Cardiovascular Protector
Able to protect Cardiovascular system against ischemic and reperfusion injury.
Beneficial in Focal ischemia.
Supports anti-atherogenic activity in polyherbal formula.
Possesses a mild hypoglycemic, diuretic and an anti-hypercholesterolemic agent.
Supports Streptozotocin induced diabetes.
Withania somnifera-Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera seeds/Leafs/Roots are available for personal use only
For more details: http://jkmpic.blogspot.com
The Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre-JKMPIC
POB: 667 GPO Srinagar SGR JK 190001
Ph: 09858986794/01933-223705
e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com
Friday, April 6, 2012
Crataegus oxyacantha plants in India
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| Buy Howthorn seed/plant |
Crataegus oxyacantha
Family : Rosaceae
English name : Howthorn
Cashmerian name : Reng
Other names : Aubepine, Hawthorn, Hawtorn, May tree, Rundhagtorn
Trade name : Aubepine
Regions distribution : Kashmir, Mirpur, Muzafarabad, Gilgat, Murree, Kishtwar, Kokernag, Phalgam, Aferica,USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan. W.Siberia.
Part Used : Ripe Fruit Berries and flowers
Other uses : Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Carvings, Flooring, Furniture, Heavy construction, Joinery, Millwork, Mine timbers, Musical instruments, Plywood, Poles, Sporting Goods, Tool handles, Turnery, Vehicle parts, Veneer: decorative
Chemical Constituents : Cynogenetic glycosidesCrategin. Amines viz. O-methoxy phenethylamine. Tyramine. Rutin HyperosideVitexin glyxcosidesOrientin glycoside Procyanidins Citric tartaric and crataegus acids
Medicinal uses : Used as a blood purifier, for :High blood pressure.Arteriosclerosis, cardiac disease including dyspnoea, its hypertrophy Valvular insuffieicny Paroxysmal tachycardiaRemoves crustaceous and calcareous deposits from inside of arteriesUsed for toning or treating : Heat muscles Myocarditis Irregular heartbeat Painful sensation of pressure in left side of chest below clavicle Pain in back of head and neckCardiac dropsy with fatty degeneration Extreme dysponea on least exertion with much increase in pulse Dialated heart with first sound dull Vulvular murmursAngina pectoris Skin blueness of finger snadtoesGreat insomnia.
Crataegus oxyacantha (Hawthorn) planting materials are available at:
The Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre-JKMPIC
"Ginkgo House" Azizabad, (Via Wuyan-Meej Road), Pampore PPR JK 192121
Or
Mailing address: POB: 667 GPO Srinagar SGR JK 190001
Plant/R&D Centre at: Sonamarag
Mob: 09858986794
Ph: 01933-223705
e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com
Melissa officinalis india
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| Buy Melissa officinalis |
Bot. name Melissa officinalis
Family : Labiatea
Other names: Balm, Lemon Balm, Melissa Balm (USA), Balm Mint
CULTIVATION CONDITIONS
Distribution : Sonamarag, Ramban (Kashmir Himalayas), Iran, USA, Pakistan. Egypt, Italy, Ireland.
Ecological notes : Grows on rich soils
Status : Not so common
The herb is commercially produced in Hungary and the oil in Ireland.
Melissa grows best in alluvial soil, excess water is harmful, while yields diminish in light and dry soils (Guenther).
Major producing countries : Hungary, Egypt, Italy, for herb Ireland for essential oil
Yield and description : Genuine Melissa oil is a pale yellow sweet smelling oil with an odour of aromatic lemon. Yields are as low as 0.014% for distillation of the fresh herb to 0.112% for dried herb, increasing to 0.13% using cohobation. True oil is extremely expensive. The oil is held in high esteem for its use in aromatherapy, it is reported to have a sedative effect. There is little use for the oil in perfumery, where the odour is readily suggested by blends of the very cheap oils of Lemon, Lemongrass and fortified by Citronella oil. According to Arctander the plant is known in Europe as "Hearts Delight" since infusions of the herb were supposed to cure heart disease and melancholia and this led to the late 1930's perfume "Cosur-Joie", which had a melissa like top note.
Uses : Infusions are made from the herb; the oil has several names (Oil of Balm, Oil of Lemon Balm, Oil of Melissa Balam, Oil of Balm Mint, Oil of Melissa Officinalis) and is used as a sedative in alternative medicine.
Cultivation details: Planting is usually 40,000 plants/Ha. with propagation from seed. The plants have a life of 10 years but are usually replaced every five years with crop rotation to rejuvenate the soil. Propagation in the northern hemisphere is from April to July.
Harvesting period : In the first year the crop is in August, thereafter two crops are experienced. The first in June and the second in August.
Harvesting methods : Usually by hand on a clear warm day as the leaves will turn black if harvested wet. For good appearance leaves should not be left in the sun.
Post harvest treatment, preservation, storage pre-treatment : Weed control is recommended (Pank). It has been reported that, in Kashmir and Egypt, irradiating seeds has an effect on growth, essential oil content and composition. The quantity of herb was reduced but the oil content was increased, with the irradiation dosage varying the proportion of the constituents.
Preservation and storage : The oil should be stored in filled sealed containers, out of light and kept cool. The oil is subject to oxidation.
Processing method : Stainless Steel steam distillation retorts equipped for cohobation should be used to increase the yield.
Composition of oil : Many reports exist regarding the composition. An analysis, from New Zealand, given for Melissa officinalis L. subsp altissima (Dawson) not only gives a yield 0.33% but constituents totally different from those of Melissa officinalis L. subsp officinalis.
A summary of the composition is given by Lawrence as follows:
Compounds Percentage range
Methyl Heptenone 2.2 - 8.6
Citronellal 1.0 - 8.4
Linalool 0.5 - 2.7
Neral 19.6 - 36.1
Geranial 25.3 - 47.5
Geranyl Acetate 1.2 - 6.2
1.9 - 9.7
Carophyllene oxide 0.5 - 9.0
EQUIPMENT
Forage Harvester
Stainless steel distillation equipment
Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm seedlings are available
Courtesy of http://plantoftheweek.org
Melissa officinalis
Herbaceous perennial. Native to the Kashmir, egypt. This is a classic medicinal tea herb. Assists in controlling high blood pressure, migraines, hysteria, melancholia, goiter, hyperthyroidism and Grave’s disease.
Cultivation: Extra care. Light-dependent germinator. Sow outdoors in the fall or very early spring or provide 2 weeks of cold conditioning. Germ. in 10-40 days. Prefers full sun or shade; normal garden soil and minimal water. Plant 1.5 feet apart. Flowers yellow to 2 feet tall.
100 seeds/pkt., Certified Organically Grown
Melissa officinalis
[Approx. 1800 seeds/gram]
Rare, Open-pollinated & Heirloom Garden Seeds
Melissa officinalis seedlings/plants are also available
For more details:-
Sheikh GULZAAR
Head
JK Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
Home: http://jkmpic.blogspot.com
Family : Labiatea
Other names: Balm, Lemon Balm, Melissa Balm (USA), Balm Mint
CULTIVATION CONDITIONS
Distribution : Sonamarag, Ramban (Kashmir Himalayas), Iran, USA, Pakistan. Egypt, Italy, Ireland.
Ecological notes : Grows on rich soils
Status : Not so common
The herb is commercially produced in Hungary and the oil in Ireland.
Melissa grows best in alluvial soil, excess water is harmful, while yields diminish in light and dry soils (Guenther).
Major producing countries : Hungary, Egypt, Italy, for herb Ireland for essential oil
Yield and description : Genuine Melissa oil is a pale yellow sweet smelling oil with an odour of aromatic lemon. Yields are as low as 0.014% for distillation of the fresh herb to 0.112% for dried herb, increasing to 0.13% using cohobation. True oil is extremely expensive. The oil is held in high esteem for its use in aromatherapy, it is reported to have a sedative effect. There is little use for the oil in perfumery, where the odour is readily suggested by blends of the very cheap oils of Lemon, Lemongrass and fortified by Citronella oil. According to Arctander the plant is known in Europe as "Hearts Delight" since infusions of the herb were supposed to cure heart disease and melancholia and this led to the late 1930's perfume "Cosur-Joie", which had a melissa like top note.
Uses : Infusions are made from the herb; the oil has several names (Oil of Balm, Oil of Lemon Balm, Oil of Melissa Balam, Oil of Balm Mint, Oil of Melissa Officinalis) and is used as a sedative in alternative medicine.
Cultivation details: Planting is usually 40,000 plants/Ha. with propagation from seed. The plants have a life of 10 years but are usually replaced every five years with crop rotation to rejuvenate the soil. Propagation in the northern hemisphere is from April to July.
Harvesting period : In the first year the crop is in August, thereafter two crops are experienced. The first in June and the second in August.
Harvesting methods : Usually by hand on a clear warm day as the leaves will turn black if harvested wet. For good appearance leaves should not be left in the sun.
Post harvest treatment, preservation, storage pre-treatment : Weed control is recommended (Pank). It has been reported that, in Kashmir and Egypt, irradiating seeds has an effect on growth, essential oil content and composition. The quantity of herb was reduced but the oil content was increased, with the irradiation dosage varying the proportion of the constituents.
Preservation and storage : The oil should be stored in filled sealed containers, out of light and kept cool. The oil is subject to oxidation.
Processing method : Stainless Steel steam distillation retorts equipped for cohobation should be used to increase the yield.
Composition of oil : Many reports exist regarding the composition. An analysis, from New Zealand, given for Melissa officinalis L. subsp altissima (Dawson) not only gives a yield 0.33% but constituents totally different from those of Melissa officinalis L. subsp officinalis.
A summary of the composition is given by Lawrence as follows:
Compounds Percentage range
Methyl Heptenone 2.2 - 8.6
Citronellal 1.0 - 8.4
Linalool 0.5 - 2.7
Neral 19.6 - 36.1
Geranial 25.3 - 47.5
Geranyl Acetate 1.2 - 6.2
1.9 - 9.7
Carophyllene oxide 0.5 - 9.0
EQUIPMENT
Forage Harvester
Stainless steel distillation equipment
Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm seedlings are available
Courtesy of http://plantoftheweek.org
Melissa officinalis
Herbaceous perennial. Native to the Kashmir, egypt. This is a classic medicinal tea herb. Assists in controlling high blood pressure, migraines, hysteria, melancholia, goiter, hyperthyroidism and Grave’s disease.
Cultivation: Extra care. Light-dependent germinator. Sow outdoors in the fall or very early spring or provide 2 weeks of cold conditioning. Germ. in 10-40 days. Prefers full sun or shade; normal garden soil and minimal water. Plant 1.5 feet apart. Flowers yellow to 2 feet tall.
100 seeds/pkt., Certified Organically Grown
Melissa officinalis
[Approx. 1800 seeds/gram]
Rare, Open-pollinated & Heirloom Garden Seeds
Melissa officinalis seedlings/plants are also available
For more details:-
Sheikh GULZAAR
Head
JK Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
Home: http://jkmpic.blogspot.com
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