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Majitho ( Rubia Cardifolia) - A medicinal plant

by Heemani Singh | 19-05-2020 10:16 recommendations 0

Majitho (Rubia Cordifolia)

Rubia Cordifolia is a perennial flowering plant..It is called as majitho in Nepali..It is a species of flowering plant in coffee family.This plant can grow up to 1 m height. The evergreen leaves are 5- 10 cm long , broad , produced in whorls of 4-7 star-like  at central stem.It climbs with tiny hooks at leaves and stems. The fruits are red to black in color.

The roots have antibacterial action ,inhibiting the growth of staphylococcus aureus , S. epidermis , Pneumococci etc.The roots are used initially in treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding , internal and external haemorrhage , bronchitis , stone in kidney , gall and bladder.

Stems are used in treatment of blood disorders.

Leaves are used as a poison antidote and to treatmouth sores and intestinal problem such as dirrahoea. Leaves are also used for wound healing and to stop bleeding.Tye leaves ash are used to treat mastitis and itchy skin.

This plant is also used an importance source of red pigment. Root contain an anthraquinone called purpurin that gives it red color as textile dye. 
 
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11 Comments

  • Asmita Bhusal says :
    Thanks for sharing, heemani!
    Posted 19-07-2020 19:32

  • sandesh thapa says :
    Greetings Heemani,

    Nice reoprt. While doing my research in ethnomedicine i explored a lot about it. they are recorded as one of the important species brought for trade in streets of Itahari, Sunsari.

    Regards,
    Sandesh
    Posted 22-05-2020 15:56

  • ALOK DHAKAL says :
    Thanks for sharing!
    Posted 21-05-2020 01:11

  • Heemani Singh says :
    Thankyou so much Shreya
    Posted 20-05-2020 00:48

  • Heemani Singh says :
    Thank you so much Sagar dada
    Posted 20-05-2020 00:47

  • Heemani Singh says :
    Thank You so much Sonika.
    Posted 20-05-2020 00:47

  • Heemani Singh says :
    Thank you so much Asmita dii
    I tried to find out the specific poison for which it is used as an antode but unfortunately I couldn't find the detailed description , but I have heard that it is used for snake poisoning.

    I am sorry dii as I couldn't give you the detailed description
    Posted 20-05-2020 00:46

  • Shreya Aryal says :
    Hello Heemani,
    Wow!I have never seen this plant before.Thank you for sharing about Majito to us and its benefits.
    Keep Writing,
    Green Cheers
    Regards,
    Shreya Aryal
    Posted 19-05-2020 14:10

  • Sagar Koirala says :
    Hello Heemani
    Green Cheers

    Thanks for your wonderful report on Majitho. Keep Writing

    Regards,
    Sagar Koirala
    Posted 19-05-2020 12:24

Sonika Pariyar

  • Sonika Pariyar says :
    Hello Heemani!

    I hope you are fine and doing great!

    Thanks for sharing about medicinal value of Majitho .
    Keep on sharing!
    Hope to know more from you!

    GREEN CHEERS!

    Regards,
    Sonika
    Posted 19-05-2020 12:17

  • Asmita Gaire says :
    Hello heemani
    I hope you are doing well
    Good to know it's use as an antidote could you tell me for which poison it acts as an antidote in specific?
    Thank you so much for your report.
    Keep writing
    Green cheers
    Regards
    Asmita Gaire
    Posted 19-05-2020 10:45

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