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[[File:SantalumAlbumSapling.jpg|thumb|right|''Anindita'' ,''Santalum album'', ''Indian sandalwood'']] | [[File:SantalumAlbumSapling.jpg|thumb|right|''Anindita'' ,''Santalum album'', ''Indian sandalwood'']] | ||
'''Santalum album''' is a small tropical tree and it is widely cultivated and long lived, although harvest is viable after 40 years. | '''Santalum album''' is a small tropical tree and it is widely cultivated and long lived, although harvest is viable after 40 years. | ||
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
{{Uses|Skin diseases}}, {{Uses|Swelling}}, {{Uses|Inflammation}}, {{Uses|Itching}}, {{Uses|Eczema}}, {{Uses|Acne}}, {{Uses|Bronchitis}}, {{Uses|Headache}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Gastric}}, {{Uses|Chronic cough}}, {{Uses|Scabies}}. | {{Uses|Skin diseases}}, {{Uses|Swelling}}, {{Uses|Inflammation}}, {{Uses|Itching}}, {{Uses|Eczema}}, {{Uses|Acne}}, {{Uses|Bronchitis}}, {{Uses|Headache}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Gastric}}, {{Uses|Chronic cough}}, {{Uses|Scabies}}. | ||
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==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn=Agarugandha, | + | {{Common names|kn=Agarugandha, Bavanna|ml=Chandanam, Chandana-mutti|sa=Anindita, Arishta-phalam|ta=Anukkam, Asam|te=|hi=Chandan|en=Sandalwood, Indian sandalwood}} |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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| − | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22428257 | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22428257 Chemical constituents]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/31727 | + | <ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/31727 Morphology]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://contentzza.com/santalum-album-cultivation-techniques/ | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://contentzza.com/santalum-album-cultivation-techniques/ Cultivation details]</ref> |
</references> | </references> | ||
Latest revision as of 15:07, 4 August 2020
Santalum album is a small tropical tree and it is widely cultivated and long lived, although harvest is viable after 40 years.
Contents
- 1 Uses
- 2 Parts Used
- 3 Chemical Composition
- 4 Common names
- 5 Properties
- 6 Habit
- 7 Identification
- 8 List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- 9 Where to get the saplings
- 10 Mode of Propagation
- 11 How to plant/cultivate
- 12 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 13 Photo Gallery
- 14 References
- 15 External Links
Uses
Skin diseases, Swelling, Inflammation, Itching, Eczema, Acne, Bronchitis, Headache, Fever, Gastric, Chronic cough, Scabies.
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Many fragrant constituents and biologically active components, such as alpha- and beta-santalol, cedrol, esters, aldehydes, phytosterols, and squalene were present in the pericarp oils. This is the first report of the volatile composition of the pericarps of any Santalum species.[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | Agarugandha, Bavanna |
| Hindi | Chandan |
| Malayalam | Chandanam, Chandana-mutti |
| Tamil | Anukkam, Asam |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Anindita, Arishta-phalam |
| English | Sandalwood, Indian sandalwood |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Tikta (Bitter), Madhura (Sweet)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
Veerya
Sheeta (cold)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Kapha, Vata
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Alternate | Leaf Shape is Elliptic-ovate to lanceolate |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 2-4cm long | Brownish-purple | 5-20 | In axillary and terminal paniculate cymes and Flowering from December-April |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globose drupe | 7–10 mm | Fruiting throughout the year | Beaked with basal part of the style, dark black when ripe. | - | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Seed beds of 3 ½ ft. width and 30ft length are prepared with one part sand and 2part mud and one part dry cowdung.[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Tall grasslands, Meadows, Borders of forests and fields.
Photo Gallery
in Hyderabad, India.
in Hyderabad, India.
in Hyderabad, India.
Flowers in Hyderabad, India.
Flowers in Hyderabad, India.
Flowers
Leaves
Fruit
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References
External Links
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Skin diseases
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Swelling
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Inflammation
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Itching
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Eczema
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Acne
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Bronchitis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Headache
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Fever
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Gastric
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Chronic cough
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Scabies
- Herbs with Fruits used in medicine
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Small tree
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Tall grasslands
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Meadows
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Borders of forests and fields
- Herbs
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos
- Santalaceae
