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'''Pterocarpus santalinus''' is a perennial and non-climbing species of leguminous tree. Its uses include food, drink and timber.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Acne}}, {{Uses|Wrinkles}}, {{Uses|Chronic bronchitis}}, {{Uses|Gonorrhoea}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}, {{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Inflammation}}, {{Uses|Headache}}
  
Adenanthera pavonina <ref name="Adenanthera pavonina"/> is a perennial and non-climbing species of leguminous tree. Its uses include food and drink, [[Traditional medicine]], and timber.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Flowers}}, {{Parts Used|Stem}}.
  
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==Chemical Composition==
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Phytochemical investigations of aqueous and ethanol extracts of stem bark revealed the presence of alkaloids, phenols, saponins, glycosides, flavonoides, triterpenoides, sterols, and tannins.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
==Uses==
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Ane gulaganji|ml=|sa=Ksharaka, Kunchandana|ta=Ani kundamani|te=Gurivenda, Enugaguruginji|hi=Rakt chandan|en=Red sandalwood, Coral-wood}}
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
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===Rasa===
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
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===Veerya===
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Ushna (Hot)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Vata
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===Prabhava===
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Deciduous tree}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple||3­5 inches long, have 5­7 leaf lets long, margin wavy and obtuse}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|1.5 c.m|White|10|Very numerous, with a small tinge of yellow. United near the base but soon dividing into two parcels of 5 each}}
  
* Ksharaka is a medicinal plant used in Traditional medicine.
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===Fruit===
* The young leaves and bark of Adenanthera pavonina is used to treat diarrhoea.
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{{Fruit||7–10 mm|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown||}}
  
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===Other features===
  
==Common name==
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Asanadi kashayam]]
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* [[Guduchyadi kashayam]]
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* [[Tarunarka rasa]]
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* [[Chandanadi lauh]]
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
  
* '''ENGLISH''' - Red Sandalwood
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==Where to get the saplings==
* '''kANNADA''' - ಆನೆ  ಗೊಲಗಂಜಿ
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==Mode of Propagation==
* '''HINDI''' -  रक्तचंद
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}.
  
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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The seeds retain their viability for about one year under normal storage conditions and are the best propagation material. Fruits are collected in March for the extraction of seeds.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
  
== References ==
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|At meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
<references>
 
<ref name="Adenanthera pavonina">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenanthera_pavonina wikipedia]</ref>
 
</references>
 
  
==External Link==
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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(Pterocarpus santalinus) red sandalwood tree at IG Zoo Park in Visakhapatnam 01.jpg
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(Pterocarpus santalinus) red sandalwood tree at IG Zoo Park in Visakhapatnam 02.jpg
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(Pterocarpus santalinus) red sandalwood tree at IG Zoo Park in Visakhapatnam 03.jpg
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(Pterocarpus santalinus) red sandalwood tree at IG Zoo Park in Visakhapatnam 04.jpg
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Bark of Pterocarpus santalinus.jpg
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Lac111.JPG
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Pods of Pterocarpus santalinus(Red sanders) - Flickr - lalithamba.jpg
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Pterocarpus santalinus (Red sanders) - Flickr - lalithamba.jpg
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</gallery>
  
* [https://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Red%20Bead%20Tree.html flowers of india]
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791987/ Pharmacology]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.floraandfona.org.in/Uploaded%20Pdf/211/55-59.pdf Morphology]</ref>
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2015/12/16/raktachandan-red-sandalwood-uses-research-side-effects/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/pterocarpus-santalinus Cultivation details]</ref>
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</references>
  
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==External Links==
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* [https://explorepharma.wordpress.com/2010/10/10/pterocarpus-santalinusred-sandal-wood/ Pterocarpus santalinus on explorepharma.wordpress]
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* [https://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Red%20Bead%20Tree.html Pterocarpus santalinus on flowers of india]
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* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791987/ Therapeutic Potential of Pterocarpus santalinus L]
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* [http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/9403/1/NPR%203%282%29%2083-84.pdf Pterocarpus santalinus on nopr.niscair.res.in]
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
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[[Category:Fabaceae]]

Latest revision as of 10:18, 21 July 2020

Ane golaganji

Pterocarpus santalinus is a perennial and non-climbing species of leguminous tree. Its uses include food, drink and timber.

Uses

Acne, Wrinkles, Chronic bronchitis, Gonorrhoea, Blotches, Pimples, Diarrhea, Sore throats, Wounds, Inflammation, Headache

Parts Used

Flowers, Stem.

Chemical Composition

Phytochemical investigations of aqueous and ethanol extracts of stem bark revealed the presence of alkaloids, phenols, saponins, glycosides, flavonoides, triterpenoides, sterols, and tannins.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Ane gulaganji
Hindi Rakt chandan
Malayalam
Tamil Ani kundamani
Telugu Gurivenda, Enugaguruginji
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Ksharaka, Kunchandana
English Red sandalwood, Coral-wood


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Deciduous tree

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple 3­5 inches long, have 5­7 leaf lets long, margin wavy and obtuse

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 1.5 c.m White 10 Very numerous, with a small tinge of yellow. United near the base but soon dividing into two parcels of 5 each

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
7–10 mm Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

[3]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds.

How to plant/cultivate

The seeds retain their viability for about one year under normal storage conditions and are the best propagation material. Fruits are collected in March for the extraction of seeds.[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tall grasslands, At meadows, Borders of forests and fields.

Photo Gallery

References

External Links