Botanical Name: Millingtonia hortensis Linn. f.
Family: Bignoniaceae
Introduction:
Used in folk medicine for fever.
Names in different Indian languages
| English | Indian Cork tree, tree jasmine |
|---|---|
| Hindi | |
| Kannada | |
| Malayalam | Kokkumaram, akasha veppu |
| Sanskrit | Aakaasha nimba |
| Tamil | Maramalli. |
| Telugu | |
| Unani | |
| Folk | Aakaasha Neem, Neem– Chameli. |
Synonyms
Classification according to Charaka, Susrutha & Vagbhata
| Charaka | |
|---|---|
| Susrutha | |
| Vagbhata |
Varieties & adulterants – (CV – controversy, AD – adulterants)
Morphology
Medium sized tree, grows 3-4 m height
Leaves – compound, leaflets are again compound leaf like manner. Serrated
Flower – purple
Distribution & Habitat
All over India
Chemical constituents:
Butanol, Hispidulin
Karma –
Antipyretic, aminophyllin like activity
Indication:
Fever, asthma and sinusitis
Part used:
Bark, leaves
Dosage:
2-4 g
Therapeutic Uses:
- Bark decoction useful in fever.
