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Pterocarpus santalinus - Lohitachandana

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[[File:Pterocarpus santalinus - Köhler–s Medizinal-Pflanzen-114.jpg|thumb|right|Ane golaganji]]
'''Pterocarpus santalinus''' is a perennial and non-climbing species of leguminous tree. Its uses include food and , drink, and timber. 
==Uses==
{{Uses|Acne}}, {{Uses|Wrinkles}}, {{Uses|Chronic bronchitis}}, {{Uses|Gonorrhoea}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}, {{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Inflammation}}, {{Uses|Headache}}
==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"/>
==Common names==
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|1.5 c.m|whiteWhite|10|very numerousVery numerous, with a small tinge of yellow. United near the base but soon dividing into two parcels of 5 each}}
===Fruit===
==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. Seeds are sown in raised nursery beds. It takes 10–15 days for for germination. <ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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(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 03.jpg
==References==
 
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791987/ "pharmacology"]</ref>
 
<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.floraandfona.org.in/Uploaded%20Pdf/211/55-59.pdf "MORPHOLOGY"]</ref>
<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2015/12/16/raktachandan-red-sandalwood-uses-research-side-effects/ "Ayurvedic preparations"]</ref>
 
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/pterocarpus-santalinus "Cultivation details"]</ref>
</references>
* [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]
 
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Fabaceae]]

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