It is plant is sometimes treated as a form of bergenia ciliata. Deep green in summer, the large leaves change to rich maroonred. It is found in afghanistan, south tibet, bhutan phuntsoling district,northern nepal, deothang district, ha district and mongar district. In india, it is mostly found in himalayas and khasia hills of meghalaya. A study made on the bioactivity analysis of medicinal herb bergenia. On the flower stalk there are 2040 red or white bellshaped florets, most often in a corymbose cluster. Plants growing in deep shade can survive periods of drought better than those growing in a sunny location. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. When planting, set crown and their woody rhizomes only slightly. Bergenia crassifolia, commonly called leather bergenia or pig squeak, is a largeleaved evergreen perennial that is native to rocky cliffs from northwest china to siberia. Bergenia ciliata was subjected to bioactivity analysis. Chemicals and reagents all the chemicals used were of analytical grade available.
A comparative study of bergenia ciliata, bergenia ligulata. Pashanbhed meaning stone breaker is a wellknown ayurvedic drug, used mainly as diuretic and lithotropic. The rhizome of the plant bergenia ligulata contains bergenin, gallic acid, starch, glucose, tannins, mucilage and wax. Leaves are ovate or round and 515 cm long at flowering time flowering period march may.
Bergenia ligulata wall whole plant is used for kidney and bladder stones, urinary problems. Bergenia is tolerant of many soil types, succeeding in sun or shade, but will do best in a shady spot in a rich, cool, moistureretentive soil. To rationalize the bergenia ligulata use in kidney stones and to explain the underlying mechanisms. Best winter foliage color, however, is achieved in a sunnier location. Short stems of magentapink flowers rise above the shiny foliage in mid spring. Bergenia ligulata paashaanbhed, prashanbheda, and other spellings in ayurveda traditional indian medicine is a plant belonging to family saxifragaceae and the genus. Bergenia ciliata is used mainly for kidney disorder. Bergenia ligulata rhizome extract is previously reported to inhibit cac 2 o 4 crystal precipitation and growth garimella et al. Plant profile for bergenia cordifolia bergenia perennial. Uses of pashanabheda the paste of the root of the plant berginia ligulata is applied over localized swelling and wounds for treatment.
Bergenia are perennials that every spring adorn the garden with bellshaped flowers that grow atop purple or red stems. The leaves in the winter are such a deep burgundy they are almost black, and their glossy surface catches the light. Bergenia is an easytogrow clumpforming perennial primarily grown as ground cover or as edging for walkways. The species epithet crassifolia means thickleaved, and cordifolia means cordate heartshaped leaf although the leaves may also be described as spoonshaped. Evaluation of antioxidant activities of bergenia ciliata rhizome. Bergenia plants grow well in areas with hot or cool summers, as long as they have proper lighting and. Name bergenia family saxifragaceae type perennial height 12 to 16 inches 30 to 40 cm exposure full sun, part sun soil ordinary. Names of bergenia in various languages of the world are also given.
They have fleshy, underground root stems called rhizomes, which selfpropagate over time. Bergenia bestows a very beautiful blooming come winter and its hardiness is extreme. The roots are used in treatment of vesicular calculi, urinary discharges, excessive uterine haemorrhage, diseases of the bladder, dysentery, menorrhagia, splenic enlargement and. Obtained from the roots, the extract keeps the skin soft and brings translucence. Native to siberia, bergenia cordifolia heartleaf bergenia is a clumpforming evergreen perennial noted for its incredible hardiness and vigor. Bergenia is most closely related to mukdenia and oresitrophe. Bergenia ligulata zastosowanie, skutki uboczne, opinie i.
Bergenia ciliata, commonly called fringed bergenia, hairy leaf bergenia or winter begonia, is a largeleaved, slowgrowing, clumpforming perennial that typically grows to 12 tall and spreads to 24 wide. Bergenia crassifolia is a plant species in the genus bergenia. The rhizome of bergenia ligulata is referred by the ayurvedic system for the treatment of kidney stone since decades and a few, in vitro and in vivo studies also support it. In vitro studies on antilithiatic activity of seeds of dolichos biflorus linn. The leaves can grow very large especially in a moist shady spot. The rosepink flowers clusters rise on short stout stalks among the foliage in midwinter through early spring.
Rosettes of leathery, finetoothed, obovaterounded green leaves to 8 long by 7 wide form dense, slowlyspreading clumps of foliage to 12 tall. Uses, research, side effects pashanabheda bergenia ligulata wall. It is native to woodland areas, shady rock ledges and alpine meadows in temperate areas of the himalayas, ranging from eastern pakistan to kashmir, nepal and. Another bonus is that deer and snails rarely graze on bergenia plants. The university of minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Due to its tolerance for wet soil, bergenia can be grown around water fountains without fear that its feet will get too wet from all the splashing. The records of these investigations are described in this communication. Bergenias, how to grow and care for heartleaf bergenia. Bergenia ligulata sensu blatter bergenia ciliata f. Extracts were concentrated under vacuum, redissolved in methanol, filtered and finally made up to 100 ml with methanol prior to hptlc analysis. Bergenia cordifolia, commonly called bergenia or heartleaved bergenia, is a clumpforming perennial which is primarily grown as a ground cover. They can be planted either in the spring or early fall.
Bergenia are incredibly hardy, and reliably evergreen throughout nearly the entire continent. A petite variety, its foliage grows to about 8 inches in height with a 12. Bergenia ligulata contains a phenolic compound bergenin and afzelechin, a type of flavan3ol. The crude aqueousmethanolic extract of bergenia ligulata rhizome blr was studied. Bergenia ciliata fringed elephants earsrhs gardening.
Botanical and phytochemical comparison of three bergenia species 69 plate2 macro and microscopic characters of b. Features large rosettes of leathery, glossy, toothed, rounded, dark green leaves to 10 long by 8 wide which are heartshaped at the base. Bergenia ligulata extract, herbal extract, standardized. Common names for the species include heartleaved bergenia, heartleaf bergenia, leather bergenia, winterblooming bergenia, elephantears, elephants ears, korean elephantear, badan, pigsqueak, siberian tea, and mongolian tea. Bergenia ligulata wall is considered amongst the high valued medicinal herbs and one of the important examples of controversial drugs which is popularly known as paashanbheda meaning to dissolve the stone in indian systems of medicine. Bergenia plants care tips for growing bergenia plants. Pashanbhedabergenia ligulata plant is used in preparation of many ayurvedic medicines. The large, rounded leaves are covered on both sides with soft, downy hairs. How bergenia is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Bergenias, how to grow and care for heartleaf bergenia plants. A typical plant for rocky ground, edges, and flower beds. Pashanbheda or stone breaker is a well known indian drug referred to botanical name bergenia ligulata.
Plant profile for bergenia ciliata fringed bergenia perennial. But the concentration of alkaloids remains good in the month of winter. Botanical and phytochemical comparison of three bergenia. Bergenia article about bergenia by the free dictionary. Leaves typically form a thick, slowlyspreading clump of. Bergenia ciliata, including the cultivar bergenia ciliata superba. Bergenia stracheyi is a plant species in the genus bergenia found in the western himalayas, from 27004700 m, afghanistan and tajikistan. Recently, gaur 1999 reported only bergenia ligulata from northwest himalaya in the flora of the district garhwal, northwest himalaya. It is a controversial drug, as plants like bergenia ligulata wall. Therefore, you must dig up and divide bergenias approximately every three to four years to keep the garden. Short spikes of lightpink flowers appear in spring, darkening a.
When you rub these large leaves together, they sound like of a squeaking pighence the common name pig squeak. Bergenia ciliata plant finder missouri botanical garden. Bergenia ligulata jest stosowany w leczeniu problemy z oddawaniem moczu, zimno, choroba krwotoczna i innych dolegliwosci. Pdf paashaanolactone from bergenia ligulata deepak. A juice or powder of the whole plant is used to treat urinary troubles in nepal. This plant has been recognized for dissolving kidney stone along with various biological activities, proving its several traditional uses. Borne on short stems in early spring, erect clusters of rosyred, bellshaped flowers rise above a most interesting foliage of leathery, shiny, rounded leaves. Bergenia ligulata wall a controversial clinical candidate abstract. In this study we investigated the antiurolithic effect of bergenia ligulata rhizome extract on cac2o4 urolithiasis and the possible underlying mechanisms using both in vitro and in vivo models. Bergenia can experience center dieout and can be divided in the spring, after flowering. In this study, evidence is provided in animal model to demonstrate the role. The stem of bergenia is shortened and has a fleshy rhizome.
Bergenia have tough, thick rhizomes with leathery, glossy green rosetteswith autumn colorof alternate, simple, obovate leaves. Bergenia crassifolia winter blooming bergenia evergreen perennial with large, green, leathery glossy leaves with red margins that rise from the center of a perennial clump to reach 12 feet tall. Botanical and phytochemical comparison of three bergenia species 67 methanol 10 ml. However, bergenia thrives in these sites where most plants struggle. Growing bergenia loves shade and dappled sunlight, so choose a darker corner of the yard or a bed up against the house that rarely gets full sunlight. Dark green leaves, to 8 inches or more across, have wavy, sparsely toothed edges. The winter leaves are a valuable addition to cut flower bouquets.
Bergenia plants will tolerate a wide range of lighting, soil and moisture conditions, however the optimum conditions for these plants are sun, light shading from hot sun and moist, rich humus soil. Genus bergenia are evergreen rhizomatous perennials with leathery, rounded leaves and dense, erect clusters of bellshaped pink or white flowers in spring details b. A good ground cover plant, forming a slowly spreading clump. This plant already has been recognized for its role in dissolving kidney stone. Yes, i did say dry shade, which is a particularly difficult condition for plants. This species of bergenia is very unique and much sought after by collectors. Pashanbheda bergenia ligulata plant is used in preparation of many ayurvedic medicines. The brand new miniature bergenia is a real cutie with foliage that shines and large deep pink flowers on short stems. It is native to woodland areas, shady rock ledges and alpine meadows in temperate areas of the himalayas, ranging from eastern pakistan. Incredibly hardy and eyecatching, bergenia bressingham ruby is a compact clumpforming evergreen perennial noted for its outstanding foliage and bright magenta flowers.
Rose, lilac, or purple flowers in dense clusters on erect stems that stand well above leaves. The plant roots has cooling, laxative, analgesic, abortifacient and aphrodisiac properties. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your bloodpressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as. Bergenia pacumbis chinese elephants earsrhs gardening. It is a second good source of bergenin after bergenia ligulata. Obtained from the roots, the extract keeps the skin soft and brings translucence and smoothness to the skin. Bergenia blooms in aprilmay with clusters of pink flowers held above large, glossy, round to heartshaped leaves. Inhibitory effect of bergenia ligulata on influenza virus a. It is mostly found in temperate regions of the himalayas from kashmir to bhutan and in khasia hills at 1,500 m 4,900 ft altitude. Bergenia ligulata is widely used plant in south asia, mainly india and pakistan, as a traditional medicine for treatment of urolithiasis. In the autumn, leaves turn to bright red with short stiff hairs and attain about 30 cm length. Dry soil will tend to slow the plants growth, so water should be. Bergenia information, care and maintenance, watering and soil, garden tips, origins, interesting facts, common pests and diseases.
Its big up to 10 inches long and 8 inches across leaves are effective at choking out weeds. These results verify the previous studies and also identify the presence of cac 2 o 4 crystal aggregation inhibiting constituents in bergenia ligulata. Inhibition of the growth of urinary calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate crystals with aqueous extracts of tribulus terrestris and bergenia ligulata. Bergenia ligulata paashaanbhed, prashanbheda, and other spellings in ayurveda traditional indian medicine is a plant belonging to the family saxifragaceae and the genus bergenia. Bergenia information care and maintenance learn about. Bergenia cordifolia is the most widely grown garden plant, especially the cultivar bergenia cordifolia purpurea. The rhizome contains an active principle bergenin 0. Some of them are ashmarihar kashay for kidney stone, mutravirechan kashay, himalaya herbal healthcares cystone to disolves kidney stone, nephrolex and liv 52, baidyanath pathrina, charak pharmaceuticals bombay, calcury, etc. Pashanbheda is used in ayurveda and unani system of medicine for treatment of many diseases especially for urinary stones. Borne on thick red stems in early spring, erect clusters of deeppink flowers rise above a rosette of leathery, shiny, heartshaped leaves. Throughout the year the plant remains green and shiny and ready for medicinal use for the whole year. Bergenia ligulata a plant of the western himalayas bergenia ligulata is a particularly tough evergreen plant which carries large heads of white flowers which age to blush pink. Habitat temperate himalaya from kashmir to bhutan, between altitudes of 900 and 3,000 m.
These results verify the previous studies and also identify the presence of cac 2 o 4 crystal aggregation inhibiting constituents in. Bergenia ligulata wall is a herb mainly found in himalayan valley. Bergenia ligulata is a plant that is widely used in ayurveda practices that originated in india about 5,000 years ago. Bergenia herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients. Bergenia ligulata is mostly found in temperate regions of the himalayas. Bergenia ciliata of family saxifragaceae is known as kodiya or pashanbheda in dhanolti uttranchal. It has many medicinal properties such as antibacterial, antiinflammatory, anticancer, antidiabetic. This bergenia species is relatively unknown in the home gardens but occupies a prominent place in traditional indian medicine where it is commonly known as paashaanbhed or prashanbheda. Antioxidant activities of bergenia ciliata rhizome 40 later added and the tubes were centrifuged at 3000 rpm for 10 min. It is a common sight on the hills in kashmir, bhutan, and northeastern india. Noteworthy characteristicsthick rhizomes and distinctive rosettes of leathery leaves topped with pinkred flowers on fleshy red or purple stalks. Bergenia ligulata is a perennial herb with short, thick, fleshy and procumbent stems and very stout root stock. Help plants keep a moist root zone with a threeinch layer of mulch.
This plants foliage appears as large rosettes of glossy, leathery, gently toothed darkgreen leaves that are heartshape at the base. The phytochemical studies have shown the presence of many secondary metabolites belonging to coumarins, flavonoids, benzenoids, lactone. Herbal extracts of tribulus terrestris and bergenia. Bergenia ligulata, megasea ciliata, saxifraga ciliata, saxifraga ligulata, saxifraga thysanodes family. Bergenia ligulata wall is perennial herb that grows wild in stones and rocks. They are clumpforming, rhizomatous, evergreen perennials with a spirally arranged rosette of leaves 635 cm long and 4. But its most common use is as a ground cover in the landscape. Pashanbheda is a plant species in the genus bergenia. If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as sideeffects when using bergenia ligulata medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. Bergenia plant care takes very little time, as these are lowmaintenance plants. Saxifragaceae saxifrage family medicinal use of bergenia ciliata. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in bergenia.