BOTANICAL NAME

SHOREA ROBUSTA

FAMILY

DIPTEROCARPACEAE

SUBSTITUTE

Not Available

OTHER NAMES

SANSKRIT : Agnivallabha, Ashvakarna, Ashvakarnika, Asoka, Asvakarna, Asvakarnah, Chiraparna, Devadhupah, Dhanya, Dhupavrksa, Dirghaparna, Dirghashakha, Divyana, Guggilam, Jaladashara, Jaranadruma, Kala, Kalalajodhbhava, Karshya, Kashayi, Kaushika, Kaushikahva, Koushi-kaha, Koushikaha, Kushika, Lalana, Latashankha, Latataru, Rala, Ralakarya, Sal, Sala, Salah, Salaniryas, Salasara, Salaveshta, Sarja, Sarjah, Sarjakarya, Sarjarasa, Sarjjaka, Sasyasambara, Sayasamvera, Shala, Shankataru, Shankurriksha, Shasyasambara, Shura, Sidhaka, Sureshtaka, Tarkshyaprasava, Vallivriksha, Vansha, Yakshadhupa, Sara

HINDI : Sal, Damar, Dhonah, Dhuna, Ral, Sakher, Sakhu, Sakhua, Sakoh, Sala, Salwa, Shal, Sakhuya, Kandar

DISTRIBUTION

This species is globally distributed in India, Nepal and Bhutan. Within India, it is found extensively in parts of North, East and Central India. It is planted in other parts of the country.

DOSE

Tvak kwath 50 - 100 ml, Raal churna 1 - 3 gm    

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS

Corilagin, Ellgic, Chebulinic, Gallic, Phenolic, Shorbic acids

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES

Ruksha

Kashay, Madhur

Katu

Sheet

Mutra-Sangrihniya

THERAPEUTIC USES

Blood purifier

Abdominal disorders

Leprosy

Urinary tract infection

Analgesic

Xcessive sweating

FORMULATIONS (Yog)

Not available