Khatmi Seed

December 2, 2013 at 7:50 pm · Filed under Ayurveda Facts, Ayurvedic Herb, Indian Herb      Tagged , , , ,

Description :
Althea officinalis, not the white puffy confection roasted over a campfire — has been used for more than 2,000 years as both a food and a medicine. The Romans, Chinese, Egyptians, and Syrians used marshmallow as a source of food, while the Arabs made poultices from its leaves and applied them to the skin to reduce inflammation. Both the root and leaves contain a gummy substance called mucilage. When mixed with water, it forms a slick gel that is used to coat the throat and stomach to reduce irritation. It is also applied topically to soothe chapped skin. 
Few scientific studies have looked at the effects of marshmallow in humans. Most of its suggested uses come from a long history of use in traditional healing systems.
                                            
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Botanical Name: Althaea officinalis
Arabic Name : Al-ghasool, bazarul khatme, gulkhairo, khitmi
Common Name : Marshmallow, Gulkhairo
English Name :Althaea, marsh mallow, marshmallow, mortification root, sweetweed
Hindi Name :Gul-i-khere, gulkhairo, khaira, khairakajhor, khitmigajhar
Marathi Name :Gulkhair, khaira
Persian Name : Gul-khairo, gulkhairo, jukhame khatme
Sanskrit Name : Khatmi
Tamil Name :Cimaittutti, cimaittutticceti, shemaitute, simaitutti
Urdu Name : Gul-i-khitmi, guli kheri, khatme, khatmi
Latin Name : Althaea officinalis
Part Used: Root, Leaves, Flowers
Medicinal Uses :
  • It is highly useful in dry cough, bronchial asthma, bronchial catarrh and pleurisy.
  • Roots are used to cure excess stomach acid, peptic ulceration, gastritis, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Mouthwash prepared from roots is used in inflammations. Infusion of flowers is used to soothe inflamed skin. 
  • Dried root is used as a toothbrush and is chewed by teething children.

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Indrayan / Bitter Apple

December 2, 2013 at 6:56 pm · Filed under Analgesic Herbs, Natural Herbs      Tagged , ,

Description :
The Colocynth collected from the Maritime Plain between the mountains of Palestine and the Mediterranean, is mainly shipped from Jaffa and known as Turkish Colocynth. This is the best variety. It is an annual plant resembling the common watermelon. The stems are herbaceous and beset with rough hairs; the leaves stand alternately on long petioles.
They are triangular, manycleft, variously sinuated, obtuse, hairy, a fine green on upper surface, rough and pale under. Flowers yellow, appearing singly at axils of leaves; fruit globular, size of an orange, yellow and smooth, when ripe contains within a hard coriaceous rind, a white spongy pulp enclosing numerous ovate compressed white or brownish seeds.
                                 Plant Fruit
Details :
Botanical Name : Citrullus colocynthis
Common Name : Bitter Apple, Colocynth, Bitter cucumber, Egusi, Vine of Sodom,Colocynth, Peikkumatti, Hanjal , Paaparbudam 
Bengali Name : indrayan, panjot, indrabaruni  
Hindi Name : badi indrayan, ghorumba, indarayan  
Kannada Name : hamekkae, hara-mekki-kayi  
Malayalam Name : kattuvellari  Marathi Name : kadu-indravani  
Sanskrit Name : atmaraksha, brihadvaruni, brihatphala  
Tamil Name : kumatti, pey-komatti  
Telugu Name : chitti-papara  
Urdu Name : hanzal, indyaran, shahme-hinzal
Synonyms Name : Cucumis colocynthis, Colocynthis vulgaris
Family Name : Cucurbitaceae
 
Part Used :Fruit
Medicinal Uses :
  • It is a powerful drastic hydragogue cathartic producing, when given in large doses, violent griping with, sometimes, bloody discharges and dangerous inflammation of the bowels.
  • It has a nauseous, bitter taste and is usually given in mixture form with the tinctures of podophylum and belladonna.

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Laghu Patha / Abuta

November 24, 2013 at 11:53 am · Filed under Indian Herb      Tagged ,

Description :
Abuta is a tropical woody, climbing vine (liana) with long leaves, white flowers and inedible dark, grape sized, 3/4″ long, berries.  
It is indigenous to the Amazon rainforest but also grows abundantly in India.
It resembles a ruffled ribbon, winding its way up to the top of the tree. The stem is deeply furrowed, grey, and covered with patches of lichen. The odor of the vine is slightly aromatic. 
In the Amazon, Abuta is used as an anti-dote for poisonous snakebites; also for Diabetes:, dropsy, gonorrhea, heart problems (irregular heart beat), jaundice, rheumatism, and as an aphrodisiac.  
The principal phytochemicals in in this plant are oxo-aporphines, palmatine and isoquinolines. The plant has antispasmodic action.
There are also Ayurvedic applications such as edema, cystitis, kidney inflammation and fever.
                                                       Abuta herb
Details:
Common Name  : abuta, barbasco, false pareira brava, false pareira root, ice vine, midwife’s herb, pereira root, velvet leaf 
Botonical name: Cissampelos pareira 
Assamese Name  : tubukilota 
Bengali Name  : kijri 
Chinese Name  : xí shēng téng  
Gujarati Name  : venivel 
Hindi Name  : bhatvel, padh 
Kannada Name  : parera beru 
Khasi Name  : jyrmi salla 
Konkani Name : pahadvel 
Malayalam Name : malathaanti,paataththaali 
Marathi Name  : dhakati pahadvel,pahadvel,pahadmul 
Nepalese Name  : barel-panrhe, sulara 
Oriya Name  : ghodakur 
Sanskrit Name : laghu patha 
Tagalog Name  : sansau 
Tamil Name : vatta-t-tiruppi 
Telugu Name : pata visah boddi 
Tibetan Name  : pa-tha
 
Parts Used: whole vine, seed, bark, leaf, root

Medicinal Uses :

  • Velvet Leaf is known as Midwife’s herb as mainly used in women aliments. It is used for menstrual problems, hormonal imbalance, ease childbirth, postpartum pain, prevent threatened miscarriage, and control uterine hemorrhages, hormonal acne and premenstrual syndrome.
  • It is used for heart problems, kidney stones, kidney infections and pains, asthma, arthritis, muscle cramps and stomach pains.
  • Abuta also acts as an antiseptic to the bladder and is therefore employed for the relief of chronic inflammation of the urinary passages. It is also a good diuretic.
  • This plant has a relaxing effect on smooth muscles (such as those in the walls of blood vessels and in the uterus). Therefore using it may lower blood pressure or may cause muscle contraction in the uterus.

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Atibala

November 23, 2013 at 8:15 am · Filed under Analgesic Herbs, Indian Herb      Tagged , ,

Description :
Atibala consists of root of Abutilon indicum. It is a hairy herb or under-shrub 1.0-1.5m high. It is an annual or more often perennial with golden yellow flowers, flowering mostly throughout the year found abundantly throughout the hotter parts of India. It is also found as a common weed on roadsides and other waste places in plains and hills, upto an elevation of 600m.
                                           Oil Plant
Details:
Sanskrit Name : Kankatika, Risyaprokta
Assam Name : Jayavandha, Jayapateri 
Bengali Name : Badela
English Name : Indian Mallow
Gujrati Name : Kansaki, Khapat
Hindi Name : Kanghi
Kannada Name : Shrimudrigida, Mudragida, Turube
Malyalam Name : Uram, Katuvan, Urubam, Urabam, Vankuruntott, Oorpam
Marathi Name : Chakrabhendi, Petari, Mudra
Oriya Name : Pedipidika
Punjabi Name : Kangi, Kangibooti
Tamil Name : Tutti, Thuthi
 
Part Used : Whole Plant
Medicinal Uses :
  • Extract of water-soaked dried seeds is used as purgative. Leaves are used as tonic. Roots are taken as infusion in fever.
  • Remedy for arthritis: Atibala has been used as an anti-inflammatory drug for a very long time. These anti-inflammatory properties are highly useful in controlling arthritis and associated pains. Tests on mice have shown that regular administration of extracts of Atibala controlled arthritis better than standard drugs.
  • Can control convulsions: Convulsions or seizures can occur due to involuntary and rapid contractions and relaxations of the body. Research has shown that convulsions can be controlled by giving Atibala leaf medicine. Studies on rats with induced convulsions have shown the benefits of administering Atibala leaf extracts.
  • Anti-microbial properties: The leaf and root extracts of Atibala possess anti-microbial properties. Tests on various bacterial and fungal strains have shown that Atibala extracts were effective in controlling those bacteria and fungi species which effect human health. Significant bacterial and fungal control was observed.
  • Liver protection: Liver, which is one of the most important organs in our body that supports digestion and metabolism, is also one of the most susceptible organs. Though, the liver has a rebuilding mechanism, yet it can be damaged in some cases. Such damages can be avoided by taking Atibala leaf extracts on a regular basis. Studies on the leaf extracts of Atibala showed reduction in hepatotoxicity induced in mice.
  • Cures ulcers: Ayurveda prescribes Atibala leaves to heal ulcers and boils. A decoction of the leaves can be consumed for ulcers, and paste of the leaves can be applied on boils.

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Kantakari

November 23, 2013 at 5:40 am · Filed under Natural Herbs      Tagged , ,

Description :
Brhati occurs throughout India, often in waste places, on roadsides and in open scrublands. It is a prickly, much branched shrub, usually spreading or diffused, It grows upto 1-5 metres in height. The young branches are densely covered with minute star – shaped hairs . The prickles are yellow, shining, about 1-5 cm long. The leaves upto 10 cm long, their midribs and other nerves with sharp yellow prickles. The flowers are purple, about 2 cm long, in racemose extra – axillary cymes. The fruits round, 1.5 – 2 cm, dark yellow when ripe. The seeds are smooth, minutely pitted.
                                               
Details :
Botanical Name: Solanum Indicum 
Sanskrit Name: Brhati,sanhika
English Name: Poison Berry, Indian Nightshade, African Eggplant, Bush Tomato, Ntunfulu 
Assamese Name : Tilabhakuri,Katvaedana, Kantakar.
Common Name: Kantkhari, Kateli,Yellow-Berried Nightshade, Choti Katheri
Bengali Name : Byakud, Vyakur.
Gujrati Name : Umimuyaringani, Ubhibharingani, Ubhibhuyaringa
Hindi Name : Banbhanta, Vanabharata, Badikateri, Barhanta, 
Kannada Name : Kirugullia, Heggulla, Gulla,Nelagulla
Malayalam Name : Cheru Vazhuthina, Putirichunda,Kantakari chunda
Marathi Name : Dorli, Chichuriti, Dorale.
Oriya Name : Dengabheji,Bhejibaugana, Ankarati, Chakada Bhoji
Punjabi Name : Kandiarivaddi
Tamil Name : Chiru vazhuthalai, Papparamulli, Mullamkatti,Kandangatri
Telugu Name : Tella Mulaka
Urdu Name : Kateli
Family: Solanaceae

Part Used :Fruit,Seed
 
Medicinal Uses :
  • The decoction of the root is given with honey, to treat cough.
  • The root is ground to a paste and mixed with lemon to cure snake and scorpion bites.
  • Its stem, flowers and fruits, being bitter and carminative, are used for relieving burning sensation in the feet.
  • Kantakari fruits also facilitate seminal ejaculation, alleviate worms, itching, and fever and reduce fats.
  • The fruit works as an aphrodisiac in males.
  • Its seeds are helpful for treating irregular menstruation and dysmenorrheal in females.
  • The herb is beneficial in the treatment of cardiac diseases associated with edema, since it is a stimulant to the heart and a blood purifier.
  • Kantkari is useful in treating worms, cold, hoarseness of voice, fever, dysuria, enlargement of the liver, muscular pain, spleen and stone in the urinary bladder.
  • Nasal administration of kantkari is beneficial in migraine, asthma and headache.
  • Its dried fruit is used in making cigarettes. The smoke from these cigarettes is held in the mouth cavity, to treat dental infections. 
  • The juice of the berries is used in curing sore throat.
  • The fumigation of kantakari is helpful in piles.
  • The herb is made to a paste and applied on swollen and painful joints to reduce the pain and swelling in arthritis.
  • Roots and seeds are used as an expectorant in asthma, cough and pain in chest.

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Watermelon Seed

November 19, 2013 at 8:22 pm · Filed under Indian Herb      Tagged , ,

Description :
Citrullus lanatus called watermelon belongs to the genus Citrullus and family Cucurbitaceae. This plant is originally from southern Africa, and is one of the most common types of melon. The watermelon fruit, loosely considered a type of melon has a smooth exterior rind and a juicy, sweet interior flesh. Watermelons are annual plants with long trailing stems. Its stems are thin, angular, hairy, and grooved with branched tendrils. The leaves are deeply lobed and small, solitary, pale yellow flowers are insect pollinated.  
                                                 Medicinal Fruit
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Sanskrit Name : Kharabūja
Bengali Name : Tormuj 
Hindi  Name : Tarbooz
Manipuri  Name : Tarbuj
gujrati Name :Indrak 
Kannada Name : Kallangadi balli 
Marati Name : Kadu vrindavana 
Marathi Name : Kalingad
Urdu Name :Tarbooz 
Punjab Name :tarabuuja  
Tamil Name : Palam 
Telugu Name : Puchakaya
English Name : Watermelon
arabic Name : Battikh ahmar
dutch Name : Watermeloen
persian Name : Tarbuz 
chinese Name : Xigua 
japanese Name : Shokuyou suika
spanish Name : Sandia
Part Used :Seed
Medicinal Uses :
  • Roasted watermelon seeds contain copper which is involved in the production of melanin. As you know, melanin is a pigment that provides color to your hair and skin.
  • Watermelon seeds are effective in recovering health after illness and sharpening your memory.
  • These seeds are excellent sources of multivitamin B and can replace some of the supplements. Vitamin B present in watermelon seeds comprises of niacin, folate, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and pantothenic acid. B vitamins are vital for maintaining healthy blood, nervous system and effective immune response.
  • Watermelon seeds contain lycopene which is good for your face and also helps in improving male fertility.
  • Water melon seed oil, also known as Ootanga oil or Kalahari oil is extremely beneficial for your skin. Being light in texture, it does not clog skin pores, thus allowing your skin to function naturally and is a great moisturizer. Due to its excellent moisturizing properties, watermelon seed oil is used as an essential ingredient in baby oils.
  • Watermelon seed oil also removes sebum, dirt and grease that build up in your skin pores and are responsible for causing acne and giving a dull appearance to your skin. This oil is suitable for all skin types including dry, oily, acne prone and maturing skin.
  • Watermelon seeds are good sources of magnesium with 100 grams of seeds providing 139 percent of the recommended daily requirement. Magnesium is vital for normal heart functioning, maintenance of normal blood pressure, supporting metabolic process and protein synthesis. It is also beneficial in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension besides controlling blood pressure and diabetes.

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Mango Seed

November 19, 2013 at 7:56 pm · Filed under Natural Herbs      Tagged , , ,

Description :
Mango seeds; Mangifera indica possess astringent property which makes them very useful in excessive urination, diarrhea, diabetes, gynecological problems especially excessive bleeding during menstrual cycle. 
Mangoseeds and all other conditions involving too much production and excretion of fluids from the body. It also supports the heart muscles to work out in a better way and improves the complexion of skin. 
                                   Organic Fruit
Details :
Botanical Name: Mangifera indica
English Name: Mango,Mango tree, Cuckoo’s joy
Common Name: Aam,Mango
Sanskrit Name: Amrabijamajja,Amra, Chuta
Latin Name: Mangifera indica 
Gujarati Name: Aambo
Kannada Name: Ballimavu, Amba, Maavu, Maavu, Simavu, Mavinahannu, Mavu, Mavina Mara
Kashmiri Name:Amb, Amb
Konkani Name: Ambo, Ambo
Malayalam Name: Amaram, Moochi, Mampazham, Manga, Maavu,Maavu, Mavu
Manipuri Name: Heinou
Marathi Name: Amba,Amba
Nepali Name:  Mango
Panjabi Name: Amb
Arabic Name: Manga
Assamese Name:Aam,Aam
Bengali Name: Aama
 
Part used :Seed
Medicinal Uses :
  • Mango seeds powder is recommended in excessive bleeding per vaginum and conditions of excessive fluid excretions from the body e.g. diarrhea and diabetes. 
  • Mango seeds nourish the whole body specially the muscular tissue.
  • Because of its astringent property Mango seeds are very useful in conditions of excessive secretion of fluids from the body like diarrhea and diabetes.
  • Mango Seeds are also very beneficial in conditions of too much bleeding like excessive bleeding per vaginum.
  • Mango seeds possess anti diabetic and immunomodulatory properties.
  • Mango seeds are anthelmintic and reduce inflammation of uterus.
  • Mango seeds are antidiuretuc, constipative and useful in menorrhagia and leucorrhoea.
  • Mango seeds are cardiotonic, haemostatic, and aphrodisiac. These give strength and improves complexion.

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Melon Seed

November 19, 2013 at 7:32 pm · Filed under Indian Herb      Tagged , , ,

Description :
Muskmelon Seeds is another name for cantaloupes, casaba and other melons with a musky, sweet scent. These are vigorous plants with good foliage cover. It has extended shelf life with good keeping quality and good taste. Muskmelons are varieties of melons that may have orange, green or white edible flesh. This delicious fruit grows in the summer months and is a refreshing and cool treat after a day of working or playing outdoors in the hot sunshine.
These musk melon seeds are widely appreciable for their superior quality. The affordable prices and remarkable high functionality enhance the demands for these musk melon seeds. Muskmelon Seeds is Good Source Of Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate, Zinc ,Manganese ,Magnesium ,Iron, Copper, Calcium ,Vitamin B3 ,Vitamin B2 . Melon seed is an average antioxidant. 
                               Herbal Seed
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Botanical Name : Cucumis melo 
English Name : Melon, Muskmelon, Sweet Melon, Cantaloupe
Hindi Name : Kharbuza, Kharbuja, Kharbuj
Arabic Name : Bateekh, Bateekh Asfar, ‘Abdallaawee, Shamaam
Bengali Name : Kharmuj
Chinese Name : Gua ding, Tian gua zi
French Name : Cantaloup, Melon Cantaloup
German Name : Zuckermelone, Cantaloupe-Melone
Gujarati Name : Turbuch
Kannada Name : Kalingada
Kashmiri Name : Kharbuz
Latin name : Cucumis melo Linn.
Marathi Name : Kharbuj, Valuk
Persian Name : Kharpaza
Sanskrit Name : Kalinga, Kharvuja
Urdu Name : Kharbuza
 
Part Used :Seed
Medicinal Uses :
  • Muskmelon Seeds helps in Weight loss.
  • Muskmelon Seeds reduces High cholesterol.
  • Curing urinary tract infections, constipation, ulcer and acidity.
  • Muskmelon Seeds is very good for Skin disorders and Hair related problems.
  • Muskmelon Seeds Curing Immune system , Cardiovascular system and Nervous disorders problems.

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Dry Karela

November 9, 2013 at 8:06 pm · Filed under Indian Herb      Tagged , ,

Description :
Karela also known as Bitter melon/ bitter gourd or Momordica charantia is especially useful in diabetes as it stimulates Pancreas, Liver and spleen; improves absorption of food and better regulation of blood sugar level. 
Workings of liver determine a lot about skin health so Karela also benefits in skin diseases. It is also beneficial in kidney stone. Karela is also recommended in breast cancer to minimize further spread.
                               Vegetables
Details:
Botanical Name : Momordica Charantia
English Names : Bitter cucumber, Bitter melon , and Balsam pear
Indian Name : Karela
Tamil Name : Pavai kai/Paahar kai
Kanadam Name : Hagalakayi
Malayalam Name  : Kaipakka/Paavakka 
Marathi Name  : Karle
Bengali Name  : Korola/Uchchhey (Smaller variety)
Gujarati Name : Kaarela
Chinese Name : kugua
Oriya Name : Kakudi
Telugu Name : kAkara kAyi
Spanish Name : balsamina or calabasa china
Dutch Name : springkomkommer
French Name : assorossie
German Name : wunderbalsampfel
Italian Name : Balsamini Lunghi
Genus Name : Momordica
Species Name : charantia
Common Names: Bitter melon, papailla, melao de sao caetano
Family Name : Cucurbitaceae
 
Part Used: whole plant, fruit, seed
Medicinal Uses :
  • Karela is best recommended in diabetes. It not only normalizes the blood sugar level but minimi9ze the diabetic complications also.
  • Karela has analgesic, wound cleaning and healing properties.
  • Karela is useful in burning sensation, dermatoses and piles.
  • Karela is beneficial to the eyes. To improve vision Karela Powder should be taken in routine. This characteristic of Karela makes it useful to minimize diabetic complications especially diabetic retinopathy.
  • Being an appetizer, digestive, cholagogue, purgative and anthelmintic, it is used in anorexia, loss of appetite, ama Dosha, liver disorder, piles and helminthiasis.
  • Karela is a blood purifier, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic. It alleviates Kapha; hence it is useful in blood disorders, inflammation, asthma, cough, Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, disorders of lactation, calculi, urinary disorders, dermatoses fever, obesity and poisoning.
  • Karela is an excellent remedy for high sugar levels in blood and urine.
  • Karela also benefits in unhealthy cholesterol levels.

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Erand mool /Arand mool

November 9, 2013 at 7:22 pm · Filed under Castor Seeds, Indian Herb, Medicinal Herb      Tagged , ,

Description :
The castor bean plant, an erect, tropical shrub or small tree, grows up to 30 feet tall. The flat seeds are in a seedpod that explodes when ripen. All the top of the stem and stalks are the inflorescence with the male – and female flowers.
The seeds of castor bean or castor oil plant, are very poisonous to people, animals and insects; just one milligram of ricin (one of the main toxic proteins in the plant) can kill an adult. The castor oil is extracted from the beans, which is used for medicinal purposes. Commercially prepared castor oil contains none of the toxin.
                                             
Details :
Botanical Name : Ricinus Communis  
English Name : palma-christi, wild castor 
Hindi Name: Arandi 
Sanskrit Name : Arand,Erandi,arand-ke-binj,Gandharva hasta
Common name: Castor bean, Castor oil plant, Wonder tree,
Manipuri Name: Kege 
Tamil Name: Amanakku, Vilakkennai Kottaimuttu 
Kannada Name: Oudla 
Bengali Name: Veranda
Assamese Name: Era-gach 
Malayalam Name: Chittamankku 
Latin Name : Ricinus communis
 
Part Used :Root , Seed
Medicinal Uses:
  • Eranda powder is one of the best Vata pacifier Ayurveda herb which also nourishes the body. It makes Eranda very useful in Sciatica, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteo arthritis and gynecological disorders. 
  • Eranda stimulates taste buds and increases appetite, liver stimulant and cholagogu in small quantity.
  • Eranda in excess amount acts as a purgative.
  • Eranda in small doses useful in condition like loss of appetite, liver disorders and jaundice which are due to obstruction in balilary passages. 
  • Eranda given in congestive cardiac failure it causes a watery diarrhea. 
  • Eranda is an appetizer, purgative and vermifuge and hence is useful in abdominal diseases. 
  • Eranda acts on rakta dhatu, it reduces pulmonary disorders.
  • Eranda is expectorant, it alleviates cough and dyspnoea. 
  • Eranda act as diuretic in diabetes.
  • Eranda reduces burning and pruritus induced by improper secretion and excretion of bile.
  • Eranda purifies blood it reduces and palpitations.
  • Eranda increases the heart strength and blood pressure.

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