BOTANICAL NAME: Polyalthia longifolia
FAMILY: Annonaceae
ENGLISH NAME: False Ashoka
COMMON NAME:
Hindi: Decadari, Nakli Ashoka
Bengali: Debdaru
HABITAT: Found natively in India and Sri Lanka. It is introduced in gardens in many tropical countries around the world.
BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION: The leaves are lanceolate and have wavy edges. In spring, the tree is covered with delicate star-like pale green flowers.
AYURVEDIC CHARACTERISTICS:
| RASA | GUNA | VEERYA | VIPAKA | PRABHAVA | DOSHGHNTA |
| Katu, Tikta, | Laghu, Rūkşa, | Usna | Katu | Kaphapittaśāmaka. |
AYURVEDIC ENERGETICS:
| TASTE | PROPERTY | POTENCY | POST DIGESTIVE EFFECT | EFFECT ACTION | DOSHA ACTION |
| Pungent
Bitter |
Light
Dry |
Hot | Pungent | Pacifying kapha and pitta |
MAJOR CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Leucocynadin, Proanthocynadin, a-sitosterols, Campesterol.
THERAPEUTIC USES:
- Skin Diseases- Paste of the leaves applied over the affected area.
- Worm infestation- Decoction of stem bark should be used.
INDICATIONS:
Krimi Worm infestation, Jvara Fever, Kustha Skin diseases, Prameha Diabetes.
USEFUL PART: Stem bark, leaves
DOSAGE: decoction: 50-100 ml.