BOTANICAL NAME

PROSOPIS CINERARIA

FAMILY

LEGUMINOSAE

SUBSTITUTE

PROSOPSIS SPICIGERA
ALBIZZIA PROCERA

OTHER NAMES

SANSKRIT : Shami (shamak), Tunga

HINDI : Chikur, Chonkar

DISTRIBUTION

This species is globally distributed from Iran to India. Within India, it is found in the dry and arid regions on the alluvial plains.

DOSE

Kwath 50 - 100 ml, Fruit churna 3 - 6 gm

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS

Patulitrin

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES

Laghu, Ruksha

Kashay, Madhur

Katu

Sheet

Stambhan

THERAPEUTIC USES

Skin disorders

Abdominal disorders

Cough

Diarhoea

FORMULATIONS (Yog)

Not available