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[[File:Anthocephalus Cadamba flowerKadam Flower3.jpg|thumb|right|''Toothache plant'']]'''Wild cinchona or Kadamba''' scientifically known as Neolamarckia cadamba . It is a large, evergreen tree with beautiful & unique flowers. It is a fast growing tree with a broad crown and is even planted sacredly near temples.This tree is belongs to Rubiaceae family.<ref name="Plant family"/>
==Uses==
{{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Fungal infections}}, {{Uses|Musculo-skeletal diseases}}, {{Uses|High cholesterol}}, {{Uses|Triglycerides}}, {{Uses|Parasitic infection}}, {{Uses|Digestive disturbances}}.
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|BarkBarks}}, {{Parts Used|FlowerFlowers}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|FruitFruits}}.
==Chemical Composition==
The preliminary phytochemical screening of Anthocephalus cadamba whole plant showed the presence of saponins, terpenes, sesquiterpenes glycosides, alkaloids and absence of anthraquinones and flavonoids. A variety of phytoconstituents, such as cadambine, cadamine, β-sitosterol, quinovic acid, chlorogenic acid<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|sa= |en= |gu= Kadamba, Vrattapuspa, Sisupala |hi= Kadam, Kadamb|kn= |kska= Apathyada mara, Arisina thaega, Dhaaruja kaare, Kadambole |ml= Atuthekku, Kadambu, Attutek, Attuttekka |mr= |pa= Kalamb, Kadam, Kadamb|ta= Kadambu, Kathambu, Kola aiyila, Acokari, Ruttiratcakatampu |te=Begada, Kadamba, Kadambakamu, Kadambamu, Kadambe}}
==Properties==
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|ParipinnateSimple|OblongOpposite|Leaf Arrangementis Alternate10-spiral25 x 6-12 cm, ovate or elliptic-oblong, apex acuminate, base truncate or obtuse, margin entire, glabrous above, pubescent beneath.}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
{{Flower|UnisexualBisexual|25-6 x 3-4cm long4 mm|pinkCreamish yellow|5|Flowering throughout the year and In terminal and/or axillary pseudoracemesFlowers bisexual, yellowish, in globose heads, 2-4.5 cm across. Calyx tube 2-3 mm in diameter, tube globose, lobes 5, 5-6 x 3-4 mm, membranous.}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|oblong podCapsule|Thinly septateFruit a capsule on a fleshy globose receptacle, pilose3.5-5 cm across, orange yellow, wrinkledcapsule membranous; |||seeds upto 5Seeds many|Fruiting throughout the yearFlowering and fruiting April to August}}
===Other features===
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Nyagrodhadi kashaya]]* [[Grahanimihira taila]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
==Where to get the saplings==
==Mode of Propagation==
{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}
==How to plant/cultivate==
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Trophical Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Sub trophical Subtropical area}}.
==Photo Gallery==
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==References==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289604857_Anthocephalus_cadamba_A_comprehensive_review "Chemical composition"]</ref><ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/32002 Morphology]</ref><ref name="morphologyAyurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2016/10/03/kadamba-neolamarckia-cadamba-benefits-remedies-research-side-effects/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref><ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.anandagreenmanthravikaspedia.in/blogagriculture/kadambaforestry/tree-thecrops/neolamarckia-enlightened-onecadamba Cultivation]</ref><ref name="Plant family">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:69</ref> <ref name="Ecosystem/ Climate"Cultivation>[https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/a7a1/8ccc08e97178830d33b1bf65b966e728e152.pdf Climate required]</ref> <ref name="Soil type required">[https://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/forestry/tree-crops/neolamarckia-cadamba#:~:text=NAA%20500%20ppm.-,Plantation%20management,spacing%20during%20the%20monsoon%20season. Soil type required]</ref>
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[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
[[Category:Rubiaceae]]