Synonym- A. salviifolium (Linn. f.)Wang.
Family- Alangiaceae.
Habitat- The drier parts of India,in plains and foothills of southern India.
Ayurvedic- Ankola, Ankota,Taamraphala, Guptasneha, Dirghakeelaka.
Siddha/Tamil- Azinjil.
Action- Rootbark—astringent,spasmolytic, hypotensive, also diaphoretic and antipyretic. Leaves—hypoglycaemic. Fruits—acidic,astringent, laxative and refrigerant.Used in haemorrhages, strangury and consumption. The bark is used as a substitute for Cephaelis ipecacuanha. It is a rich source of alkaloids structurally related to ipecac alkaloids (emetin).The bark contains the alkaloid alangine which shows a selective action of the parasympathetic mechanism, the action being more marked on gastrointestinal
tract. The root extract shows hypotensive action. Flowers contain deoxytubulosine, a potent antiplatelet
aggregation component, which has a strong binding withDNA.The plant extract possesses antineoplastic
properties.
Dosage- Rootbark—1-2 g powder.(CCRAS.)
Family- Alangiaceae.
Habitat- The drier parts of India,in plains and foothills of southern India.
Ayurvedic- Ankola, Ankota,Taamraphala, Guptasneha, Dirghakeelaka.
Siddha/Tamil- Azinjil.
Action- Rootbark—astringent,spasmolytic, hypotensive, also diaphoretic and antipyretic. Leaves—hypoglycaemic. Fruits—acidic,astringent, laxative and refrigerant.Used in haemorrhages, strangury and consumption. The bark is used as a substitute for Cephaelis ipecacuanha. It is a rich source of alkaloids structurally related to ipecac alkaloids (emetin).The bark contains the alkaloid alangine which shows a selective action of the parasympathetic mechanism, the action being more marked on gastrointestinal
tract. The root extract shows hypotensive action. Flowers contain deoxytubulosine, a potent antiplatelet
aggregation component, which has a strong binding withDNA.The plant extract possesses antineoplastic
properties.
Dosage- Rootbark—1-2 g powder.(CCRAS.)
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