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[[File:Adenanthera pavonina - flowers.JPG|thumb|right|Ane golaganji]]
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[[File:Adenanthera Pavonina - മഞ്ചാടി 02.JPG|thumb|right|Rakta chandana]]
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'''Pterocarpus santalinus''' is a perennial and non-climbing species of leguminous tree. Its uses include food, drink and timber.
 
 
Adenanthera pavonina is a perennial and non-climbing species of leguminous tree. Its uses include food and drink, and timber.
 
 
 
 
==Uses==
 
==Uses==
{{Uses|acne}}, {{Uses|wrinkles}}, {{Uses|chronic bronchitis}}, {{Uses|gonorrhoea}}, {{Uses|gleet}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}, {{Uses|wounds}}, {{Uses|inflammations}}, {{Uses|headache}}
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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}}
  
 
==Parts Used==
 
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Flowers}}, {{Parts Used|Stems}}.
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{{Parts Used|Flowers}}, {{Parts Used|Stem}}.
  
 
==Chemical Composition==
 
==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 <ref name="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"/>
  
 
==Common names==
 
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=Ane golaganji|ml=|sa=Ksharaka, kunchandana|ta=Ani kundamani|te=Gurivenda, Enugaguruginji|hi=Rakt chandan|en=Red Sandalwood, Coral-wood}}
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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}}
  
 
==Properties==
 
==Properties==
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==Habit==
 
==Habit==
{{Habit|Deciduous Tree}}
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{{Habit|Deciduous tree}}
  
 
==Identification==
 
==Identification==
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===Flower===
 
===Flower===
{{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}}
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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}}
  
 
===Fruit===
 
===Fruit===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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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"/>
  
 
==Where to get the saplings==
 
==Where to get the saplings==
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==How to plant/cultivate==
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
A tree of tropical areas with a distinct dry season, where it is found at elevations from 150 - 1,000 metres<ref name="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"/>
  
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
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{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|At meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
  
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
 
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
 
(Pterocarpus santalinus) red sandalwood tree at IG Zoo Park in Visakhapatnam 01.jpg
 
(Pterocarpus santalinus) red sandalwood tree at IG Zoo Park in Visakhapatnam 01.jpg
 
 
 
(Pterocarpus santalinus) red sandalwood tree at IG Zoo Park in Visakhapatnam 02.jpg
 
(Pterocarpus santalinus) red sandalwood tree at IG Zoo Park in Visakhapatnam 02.jpg
 
 
 
(Pterocarpus santalinus) red sandalwood tree at IG Zoo Park in Visakhapatnam 03.jpg
 
(Pterocarpus santalinus) red sandalwood tree at IG Zoo Park in Visakhapatnam 03.jpg
 
 
 
(Pterocarpus santalinus) red sandalwood tree at IG Zoo Park in Visakhapatnam 04.jpg
 
(Pterocarpus santalinus) red sandalwood tree at IG Zoo Park in Visakhapatnam 04.jpg
 
 
Bark of Pterocarpus santalinus.jpg
 
Bark of Pterocarpus santalinus.jpg
 
 
 
Lac111.JPG
 
Lac111.JPG
 
 
 
Pods of Pterocarpus santalinus(Red sanders) - Flickr - lalithamba.jpg
 
Pods of Pterocarpus santalinus(Red sanders) - Flickr - lalithamba.jpg
 
 
 
Pterocarpus santalinus (Red sanders) - Flickr - lalithamba.jpg
 
Pterocarpus santalinus (Red sanders) - Flickr - lalithamba.jpg
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
 
<references>  
 
<references>  
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791987/ "pharmacology"]</ref>
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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>
<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>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Pterocarpus+santalinus "practical palnts"]</ref>
 
 
</references>
 
</references>
  
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* [https://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Red%20Bead%20Tree.html Pterocarpus santalinus on flowers of india]
 
* [https://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Red%20Bead%20Tree.html Pterocarpus santalinus on flowers of india]
 
* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791987/ Therapeutic Potential of Pterocarpus santalinus L]
 
* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791987/ Therapeutic Potential of Pterocarpus santalinus L]
* [http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/9403/1/NPR%203%282%29%2083-84.pdf http:// Pterocarpus santalinus on nopr.niscair.res.in]
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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

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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