[[File:Camptotheca acuminata HKDecne. (AM AK304856-1).jpg|thumb|right|''AngelicaCamptotheca acuminata'']]'''Camptotheca acuminata''' is a genus of medium-sized deciduous tree. It grows up to 20 metres tall. It is native to southern China and Tibet. The genus is usually included in the tupelo family Nyssaceae.==Uses=={{Uses|Common colds}}, {{Uses|Psoriasis}}, {{Uses|Digestive problems}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Brain tumors}}, {{Uses|Liver cancer}}, {{Uses|Leukemia}}
Camptotheca (happy tree, cancer tree <ref name="cancer tree" />=Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Wood}}, or tree of life) is a genus of medium-sized deciduous trees growing to 20 metres (66 ft) tall{{Parts Used|Bark}}, native to southern China and Tibet. The genus is usually included in the tupelo family Nyssaceae{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, but sometimes included (with the tupelos) in the dogwood family Cornaceae.{{Parts Used|Fruits}}
The name "happy tree" is ==Chemical Composition==By Chemical analysis revealed that it contains camptothecine, a direct translation of the Chinese name xǐ shù pentacyclic quinoline alkaloid<ref name="xǐ shùchemical composition" />(Simplified Chinese:喜树).
==Common names==
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== There are two species Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya===
===Rasa===
#Camptotheca acuminata Decne.#Camptotheca lowreyana S.Y.Li===Guna===
===Veerya===
===Vipaka===
== Medicinal uses =Karma===
*The bark and stems of C. acuminata contain the alkaloid camptothecin. Several chemical derivatives of camptothecin are under investigation for or used as drugs for cancer treatment, including irinotecan, topotecan, rubitecan.*C. acuminata also contains the chemical compounds trifolin and hyperoside.===Prabhava===
==Habit==
{{Habit|Tree}}
== References Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple||The leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in between}}
<references>===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|Flowers Season is June - August}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit||7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs|}} ===Other features=== <ref name="cancer tree">=List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==* [[http:Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract'' ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}. ==How to plant//wwwcultivate==As aforementioned, xi shu (Camptotheca acuminata) is native to China and Tibet.angelicaherbsThis tree grows most excellently in places having warm and damp climatic conditions.com/herbdetail ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|Meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.php?id =132&cat=sanskrit_name&sanskrit_namePhoto Gallery=&letter=]</ref><ref namegallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="xǐ shù140px">[http://www Camptotheca acuminata - United States Botanic Garden - DSC09523.JPG Camptotheca acuminata Decne. (AM AK304628-1).jpg Camptotheca acuminata Decne. (AM AK304628-2).jpg Camptotheca acuminata Decne. (AM AK304628-3).jpg Camptotheca acuminata Decne. (AM AK304856-1).jpg Camptotheca acuminata Decne. (AM AK304856-2).herbs2000jpg Camptotheca acuminata Decne.com/herbs/herbs_xi_shu(AM AK304856-3).htm]</ref>jpg </referencesgallery>
==References==
<references> <ref name== External Links =="chemical composition">[https://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_xi_shu.htm Chemical Constituents]</ref>
*[https:<//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camptotheca]*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_sources_of_anti-cancer_agents]references>
==External Links==
* [https://medicinalplants101.blogspot.in/2014/01/camptotheca-aka-cancer-tree.html Editing Camptotheca acuminata on Medicinal Plants101.blogs.in]
* [https://books.google.co.in/books?id=3sPwKo3b3cUC&pg=PA353&lpg=PA353&dq=plantscamptotheca+acuminata&source=bl&ots=GFb747A683&sig=v_Vmxt8FEqxEhW8Mxwcz6YjOmRE&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwif7_mz4cDaAhWGqY8KHetQBiIQ6AEITTAD#v=onepage&q=plantscamptotheca%20acuminata&f=false Efloras.org meidcinal plant biotechnology]
* [http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200014692 Camptotheca acuminata on Efloras.org]
* [http://www.theplantlist.org/browse/A/Cornaceae/Camptotheca/ Camptotheca acuminata with plant list.org]
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