BOTANICAL NAME

SALVADORA PERSICA

FAMILY

SALVADORACEAE

SUBSTITUTE

SALVADORA OLEOIDES

OTHER NAMES

SANSKRIT : Pilu, Gudphal, Brihatpilu, Gauli, Gudaphala, Langhupilu, Madhupilu, Mahaphala, Mahapilu, Mahavriksha, Pilu, Piluh, Piluka, Rajapilu, Sramsi, Tiksna- vrksatphalani, Tiksnataru, Tiksnavrksa

HINDI : Badapilu, Chhota-pilu, Chhotapilu, Jal, Pilu, Chota-pilu, Jhai, Kharjal, Dhalu, Mitha jal, Mithi-pilu, Mithi-jal

DISTRIBUTION

This species is globally distributed from Africa to Malesia. Within India, it is said to be distributed in the drier parts, on saline lands and in coastal regions.

DOSE

Seed churna 1 - 3 gm, Kwath 50 - 100 ml

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS

Salvadorine, Tri-methylamine

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES

Laghu, Snigdh, Tikshan

Tikt, Madhur

Katu

Ushan

Virechanopag

THERAPEUTIC USES

Cough

Micturitive

Anti-pyretic

Abdominal disorders

Chronic cold

FORMULATIONS (Yog)

Not available