English: Rum Berry, Gin berry, Orangeberry.
Sanscrit: Asvasakhotah, Kupiluh.
Hindi: बन निम्बू – Ban nimbu.
Malayalam: Panal-പാണൽ.
Ash Sheora or Ban Nimbu-Glycosmis Pentaphylla is an evergreen shrub or small tree, found in Western ghats, throughout Kerala and grows as a weed in plantations, plane lands, pocket forests, etc., branching, grows up to 3.5 meters in tall, bark is smooth and dark brown. The leaves are simple, oblong-ovate imparipinnate, and alternate. Flowers are small, and white, occurring in leaf axils as clusters. Fruits are berries, 1 cm across 1 cm across, pulpy, globose, pink colored, seed single. The flowering and fruiting period is from October to May. The fruits are edible so it is cultivated for fruits.
Leaf Arrangement
Shape-Cuneate | Margin-Entire | Venation-Reticulate |
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Useful plant parts:
Leaf, whole plant, root.
Medicinal uses:
To treat headaches, poisons, wounds etc.
Medicinal Properties:
Antibacterial, anti-fungal.
It’s important to note that while Glycosmis pentaphylla has a long history of traditional use in Ayurvedic medicine, scientific research on its efficacy is ongoing, and not all of its traditional uses have been conclusively supported by modern scientific evidence. As with any herbal remedy, it’s advisable to consult a qualified healthcare practitioner or an Ayurvedic expert before using Glycosmis pentaphylla or any other herbal treatment, especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or are taking medications.
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