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Pterocarpus santalinus - Lohitachandana
Pterocarpus santalinus is a perennial and non-climbing species of leguminous tree. Its uses include food and drink, and timber.
Uses
Acne, Wrinkles, Chronic bronchitis, Gonorrhoea, Blotches, Pimples, Diarrhea, Sore throats, Wounds, Inflammations, Headache
Parts Used
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 golaganji |
| 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
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | 35 inches long, have 57 leaf lets long, margin wavy and obtuse |
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
- Vishatinduka Taila as root juice extract
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
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[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
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References
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- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Acne
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Wrinkles
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Chronic bronchitis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Gonorrhoea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Blotches
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Pimples
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sore throats
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Wounds
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Inflammations
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Headache
- Herbs with Flowers used in medicine
- Herbs with Stems used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Deciduous tree
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Tall grasslands
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of At meadows
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Borders of forests and fields
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