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Monday, 19 August 2013

Adina cordifolia Hook. f. ex Brandis

Family- Rubiaceae.
Habitat- Indigenous in deciduous forests all over India.
English- Yellow Teak, Saffron Teak.
Ayurvedic- Haridru, Haraduaakadamba,Gaur-kadamba,Girikadamba, Dhaaraakadamba,Pitadaaru, Kadambapushpa.
Siddha/Tamil- Manjakadambu.
Folk- Haladu, Kheta Kadam.
Action- Antibacterial, antiseptic,antidysenteric, antibilious (used in biliary colic), febrifuge. Root—
astringent.The heartwood contains indole alkaloids;bark 7.27–9.27% tannin. The leaves contain ursolic acid and quercetin.

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