Oxalis corniculata, sometimes known as the changeri plant, is a herbaceous perennial with long, thin roots. Changeri is a creeping weed that grows slowly and is frequently seen in gardens, waste areas, hedges, and along roadsides. On the ground, branches of the Changeri plant begin to take root and grow into new plants. With upright and creeping branches, this plant can reach a height of 30 cm. Its narrow, 40 cm-long stem is also creeping. This Oxalis corniculata plant has branching, fibrous roots that are covered with tiny hairs. It has a long petiole and three leaflets in the shape of hearts. The size of a leaf is 4–12 mm long and 10–20 mm wide. The plant produces clusters of yellow flowers with 1-6 petals that are 10–20 mm long. Fruits are cylindrical capsules that are 1-2 cm long. Dark crimson, tough, egg-shaped, and flattened seeds. From July through December, this plant is in bloom.
General Information
Common names for oxalis corniculata include Indian penny wood, creeping wood sorrel, creeping oxalis, sleeping beauty, and procumbent yellow sorrel. It is a highly powerful herb used in the Ayurveda medical system to treat liver and stomach issues. These leaves are edible and have a tart flavor reminiscent of lemons. The highest source of vitamin C, vitamin B, potassium, and oxalic acid is this herb. Flowers have a tart flavor and are high in potassium oxalate and oxalic acid. This plant has extremely bitter and astringent leaves. It has flowers that can self-pollinate and grow quickly on open grasslands. This plant is utilized as a weed in glasshouses in Canada.
This plant yields dyes ranging from red to brown, yellow, and orange. This plant can be consumed and is used in salads. This plant has anti-scorbutic properties and is used to treat scurvy. The medicinal properties of this plant include anti-inflammatory, anthelminthic, diuretic, febrifuge, relaxing, stomachic, astringent, analgesic, and styptic properties.
Oxalic acid and vitamin C are two of the herb's main chemical components. Additionally, this herb has a lot of water, fat, proteins, calcium, iron, phosphorus, niacin, and beta-carotene. This herb also contains phenol, tannins, fatty acids, volatile oils, flavonoids, phytosterols, and phytosterols. Flavonoids, isovitexine, and vitexine are abundant in leaves. It includes a variety of important fatty acids, including linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids. Citric, malic, and tartaric acids are prevalent in the stem.
Habitat
Native to Hawaii and southern Europe, oxalis is mostly. It can be found throughout America's tropical regions. India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Japan are all Asian countries that have it. It can be found primarily in open gardens, grasslands, riverbanks, mountains, wastelands, and by the sides of roads in India.
Classification
Kingdom - Plantae
Order - Oxalidales
Family - Oxalidaceae
Other Names of Changeri
English name - Yellow wood sorrel, creeping lady's sorrel, Procumbent yellow sorrel, Creeping wood sorrel, Creeping oxalis.
Hindi name - Amrul, Changeri
Bengali name - Amrul
Gujarati name - Ambolee, Changeri
Kannada name - Pullamouradi, Sivargee
Malayalam name - Pulliparel
Marathi name - Ambutee, Ambatee
Tamil name - Paliakiri
Telugu name - Pulichinta
Urdu name - Teen patiya, Changeri
Arabic name - Hhamdid
French name - Alleluia, Oxalis cornicluee
German name - Gelber saurerklee, Gehornter sauerklee
Italian name - Ossalide corniculata
Nepalese name - Caremalaa
Portuguese name- Azedinha, Erva-azedo
Spanish name - Acederilla, Vinagrera
Turkish name - Eksi yonca
Brazil name - Trevo-azedo
Chinese name - Cu-jiang-cao
Fiji name - Matakonikoni
Philippines name - Salamagi, Kanapa
Swedish name - surklöver
Ayurvedic Properties
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Particular |
Hindi / Sanskrit |
English |
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Rasa (Taste) |
Amla, Kashaya |
Sour, Astringent |
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Guna (Physical Property) |
Laghu, Ruksha |
Light, Dry |
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Virya (Potency) |
Ushna |
Hot |
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Vipaka (Post-Digestive Taste) |
Amla |
Sour |
Effects on Doshas
It balances Vata and Kapha doshas.
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Charak Samhita |
Sushrut Samhita and Vagbhata |
|
Shaak Varga |
Shaak Varga |
Practical uses
- The finest herb for treating scurvy is oxalis because it is so high in vitamin C.
- This plant is excellent for treating the flu.
- As an antidote for poisoning brought on by datura, mercury, arsenic, and snake bites, external leaf paste is employed.
- For the treatment of burns, bug bites, and different skin eruptions, leaf juice or extract is employed. Additionally, it helps with warts, corns, boils, inflammation, and other skin conditions. Warts are removed by combining leaf juice with onion extract.
- This herb's decoction is used to make gargles.
- To treat corneal opacity and eye discomfort, leaves are infused.
- This herb's antihelminthic properties allow it to be used to treat enteritis and remove hookworms from newborns.
- This herb's leaf juice is used to treat jaundice and is highly effective in treating the diabetes symptom poly-hydra.
- This herb's leaves are infused and used to cure both high and low fevers.
- To treat headaches, leaf paste is externally applied to the forehead. Leaf debris is used to lessen inflammation.
- Insomnia can be treated with a local massage using a mixture of leaf extract and oil.
- This herb's aqueous extract has a cardio-protective effect and is excellent for overall health.
- It is employed to calm down the vata and kapha doshas.
Part used
Leaves, Flowers
Dosage
Decoction - 15-30ml
Cautions
Oxalic acid, which is found in leaves, gives them a strong flavor and aids in binding up the right amount of calcium. Consequently, those who have gout, rheumatism, or hyperacidity should limit their intake of this herb.