Cryptolepis buchanani Health Dictionary

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Cryptolepis Buchanani: From 1 Different Sources

Roem. & Schult.

Family: Asclepiadaceae; Periplo- caceae.

Habitat: Throughout India.

English: Indian Sarsaparilla (black var.).

Ayurvedic: Krishna Saarivaa, Jambupatraa Saarivaa, Karantaa, Shyamalataa, Shyaama, Gopi, Gopavadhu, Kaalghatika.

Siddha/Tamil: Maattan-kodi, Paal-Kodi, Kattupala.

Folk: Karantaa, Anantamuula (Varanasi).

Action: Blood-purifier, alterative. Used for rickets in children. In combination with Euphorbia microphylla, the herb is used as a galactagogue. A decoction of the stem is used as a supporting drug in paralysis; of the root bark in rheumatism.

The major constituent of the root extract is germanicol docosanoate. The roots contains cryptanoside C. The leaves gave cryptanoside A and B and a cardenolide, cryptosin.

Dosage: Root—5-10 g (API Vol. IV.); infusion—50-100 ml. (CCRAS.)
Health Source: Indian Medicinal Plants
Author: Health Dictionary

Buchanania Axillaris

(Desr.) Ramam.

Synonym: B. angustifolia Roxb.

Family: Anacardiaceae.

Habitat: Dry deciduous forests in peninsular India.

English: Buchanan's Mango, Cuddapah Almond.

Ayurvedic: Priyaal (var.).

Unani: Habb-us-Simanaa.

Siddha/Tamil: Mudaima, Saaraap- paruppu.

Action: Kernel of seeds are considered best among Buchanania sp. Uses similar to those of B. lanzan.

An ethanolic extract (50%) of the aerial part showed CNS-depressant activity in mice.... buchanania axillaris

Buchanania Lanzan

Spreng.

Synonym: B. latifolia Roxb.

Family: Anacardiaceae.

Habitat: Drier parts of India.

English: Almondette tree, Cheron- jee, Buchanan's Mango.

Ayurvedic: Priyaala, Piyaala, Kharskandha, Bahulvalkala, Taa- paseshtha, Sannakadru Dhanush- pat, Chaar.

Unani/Tamil ? Saaraapparuppu.

Siddha: Mudaima, Morala (Tamil).

Action: Kernel—laxative, febrifuge. An ointment made out of the kernels is used to cure itch of the skin and to remove blemishes from the face. Oil from kernels— substitute for almond oil. Applied to glandular swellings of the neck. The oil is a promising source of palmitic and oleic acids.

Kernel lipids (65.6%), comprised mainly of neutral lipids (90.4%), consist mostly of triacylglycerol (82.2%), free fatty acids (7.8%) and small amount of diacylglycerols, monoacylglycerols and sterols.

The kernels are used in Indian medicine as a brain tonic. The leaves are valued as a cardiotonic.

The leaves contain 2.64% tannins (0.35% gallo-tannins). The presence of triterpenoids, saponins, flavonoids and reducing sugars are also reported. Powdered or crushed leaves are applied to wounds.

The bark contains 13.40% tannins. The presence of alkaloids, saponins and reducing sugars is also reported.

Gum (stem exudate) is antidiar- rhoeal. Used internally in rheumatism.

Dosage: Stem bark—5-10 g (API Vol. IV.)... buchanania lanzan

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