Ankola

Name: ANKOLA

Description: 

Botanical name : Alangium salvifolium Wang.Family : Alangiaceae

SANSKRIT SYNONYMS

Ankolah, Kolakah, Rechi, Deerghakeelakah

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES 

Rasa : Kashaya, Katu, Tikta,  Guna : Lakhu, Snigda, Teekshna, SaraVirya : Ushna

PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES

English : Sage-leaved alangium Hindi : Angol,Dhera, Malayalam : Ankolam,Velithondi 

PLANT DESCRIPTION 

A small, thorny deciduous tree/ shrub which grows up to a height of 5-10 meters. Bark yellowish, leaves alternate, elliptical and usually unequal at the base; flowers-yellowish white, fragrant, in axillary fascicles,fruits 1-2 seeded,1cm in length,1-2 seeded berries crowned by the calyx lobes.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES 

Plant pacifies vitiated pitta. It is anti-hypertensive, antidote for several poisons especially for rabies. Roots are useful for external application in case of rheumatism and inflammation. Fruits are used in treatment of hemorrhages.Useful part : Seeds, Leaves, Root