Adina cordifolia Medicinal uses, Morphology, Images,Side effects, Pharmacology
Botanical Name: Adina cordifolia Hook. f. ex Brandis
Family: Rubiaceae
Introduction:
Its root useful in diarrhea and dysentery
Names in different Indian languages
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English |
Yellow Teak, Saffron Teak |
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Hindi |
Haldu |
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Kannada |
Anavu |
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Malayalam |
Manjakadambu |
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Sanskrit |
Haraduaakadamba, Girikadambah |
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Tamil |
Manjakadambu |
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Telugu |
pasupukadamba |
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Unani |
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Folk |
Haladu, Kheta Kadam. |
Synonyms
Haridru, Haraduaakadamba, Gaur-kadamba, Girikadamba, Dhaaraakadamba, Pitadaaru, Kadambapushpa
Classification according to Charaka, Susrutha & Vagbhata
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Charaka |
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Susrutha |
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Vagbhata |
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Varieties & adulterants - (CV – controversy, AD – adulterants)
Morphology
Tall tree grows up to 20-30 m height,
Leaves – large, cordate,
Flowers- yellow
Fruit capsule,
Seeds - many
Distribution & Habitat
All over India.
Chemical constituents:
indole alkaloids,tannin, ursolic acid and quercetin.
Properties:
Rasa- kashaya, katu
Guna- guru
Virya –sita
Vipakam – madhura
Karma – varnyam, vranaharam
Astringent, constipating , diuretic
Srotogamitva:
Dosha : pittaghna
Dhatu :raktha
Mala :purisha
Organ : intestine
Indication:
Antibacterial, antiseptic, antidysenteric, antibilious (used in biliary colic), febrifuge.
Root— astringent.
Part used:
Heartwood
Dosage: decoction 50-100 ml
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