Blepharis edulis
Blepharis edulis (Hindi : uttanjan)[1][2] is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is found in India, Pakistan and Iran as well as Egypt (including the Sinai Peninsula). It is a small plant, covered in soft, grey hairs. It has many serrated leaves, that have prickles attached to them. The flowers are a yellowish color. Its capsules contain two seeds, that are heart-shaped, smooth, shining, and brownish in color.[3] In India, it is commonly known as Dakhni chappar or Utangan.
| Blepharis edulis | |
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| Blepharis edulis (middle) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
| Genus: | Blepharis |
| Species: | B. edulis |
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| Blepharis edulis | |
In medicine
The seeds, leaves, and roots of this plant are used in the traditional medicine of India.[2]
Chemical constituents
Phytochemicals such as benzoxazine glucosides and banzoxazolone are present in this species, and antixoidants such as phenolic acids and flavone glycosides are also confirmed present.
References
- N, Chopra R.; Chopra, I. C. (October 25, 1994). "Indigenous Drugs Of India". Academic Publishers – via Google Books.
- Dymock, William (October 25, 1890). "Pharmacographia indica. A history of the principal drugs of vegetable origin, met with in British India". London, K. Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co., ld – via Internet Archive.
- http://bioinfo.bisr.res.in/project/domap/plant_details.php?plantid=0075&bname=Blepharis%20edulis
