Lorem ipsum is simply free text dolor sit am adipi we help you ensure everyone is in the right jobs sicing elit, sed do consulting firms Et leggings across the nation tempor.

Latest News

Contact Info

Kalihari

Kalihari

Kalihari (Gloriosa superba) is a distinctive vine with tall, semi-hard stems and tuberous roots that support itself using cirrhosed tips. The leaves are sessile and alternate, while the flowers transition from greenish to yellow and finally to scarlet. The fruit is a capsule containing numerous seeds. Traditionally, Kalihari has been used in Indian medicine for its various therapeutic properties.

Variety

  • Scientific Name: Gloriosa superba

Medicinal Properties

Kalihari has been utilized in traditional medicine for centuries. The rhizomes of the plant are known for their:

  • Tonic: Used to invigorate and strengthen the body.
  • Anti-Periodic: Helps to combat intermittent fevers.
  • Anti-Helminthic: Effective against intestinal worms.
  • Anti-Venomous: Used in treating snake bites and scorpion stings.

Uses

Kalihari is valued for its wide range of applications:

  • Local Applications: Treats parasitic skin diseases and acts as a cataplasm for urological pains.
  • Labor Induction: Sometimes used to promote labor pains and as an abortifacient.
  • Digestive Health: Useful for colic, chronic ulcers, piles, and gonorrhea.
  • Respiratory Health: Leaf paste applied to the forehead and neck can alleviate asthma in children.
  • Head Lice: Leaf juice is used to treat head lice.

Cultivation

Chemical Constituents: Rhizomes and seeds contain colchicine, isoperlolyrine, and related tropolane alkaloids. Air-dried rhizomes are rich in β-sitosterol and its glucoside, as well as 2-hydroxy 6-methoxy benzoic acid.

Climate: Kalihari thrives in tropical regions with warm, humid conditions and requires an annual rainfall of 350-400 cm.

Soil Preparation:

  • Land Preparation: Divide the field into manageable plots. Apply about 10 tons of farmyard manure (FYM) during land preparation. Prepare beds into ridges and furrows, with furrows 15 cm deep and spaced 120-150 cm apart.

Propagation:

  • Rhizomes: Commercially propagated from underground V-shaped rhizomes.
  • Planting: During the rainy season, plant treated rhizomes in furrows at a depth of 6-8 cm, with a plant-to-plant spacing of 20-30 cm.

Marketing

The discovery of high colchicine content in Kalihari seeds has increased its demand in both domestic and international markets. Landson offers a Buy Back agreement to support cultivation and ensure market access.

Harvesting

Kalihari flowers from September to October and matures 170-180 days after planting. Each plant produces 75-100 flowers, and each fruit contains 70-100 seeds. The optimal harvest stage is when the capsules turn light green from dark green, with a shrunken appearance and reduced weight. At this stage, pressing the pod will produce a cracking sound. Harvesting should occur in February for crops planted in July. Fruits are harvested and dried in the shade for 10-15 days.