Barcode: CAL0000013767

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Family: ALANGIACEAE

Scientific Name: Alangium salvifolium (L.f.) Wang.

Collector: G.V. Subbarao

Country: India

Uses: Root bark used for cutaneous troubles;astringent, anthelmintic, purgative, emetic and diaphoretic. Also used forbiliousness and colic and as a substitute for ipecac (Cephaelis ipecacuanha A.Rich.). The bark exhibits antitubercular activity. It contains the alkaloid alangine which shows a selective action on the parasympathetic mechanism, the action being most marked on gastro-intestinal tract. Root extract shows hypotensive action. Leaves are hypoglyc