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

 

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