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Bonducella Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Caesalpinia crista Linn. |
| English Name |
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Bonducella |
| Hindi Name |
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Karanju |
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| CATEGORY |
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Antipyretic |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Seeds |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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| FAMILY |
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Leguminoceae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries:-
Bengal
Burma
Ceylon
India
The plant is found throughout the hotter parts of India, Burma and Ceylon, particularly along the sea coast and up to 800 Meters. on the hills. In India it is common in Bengal and South India, and is often grown as a hedge plant.
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| IDENTIFICATION |
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Odourless |
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Characteristic |
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N/A |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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Not more than 15 Percent |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :-
Bitter amorphous glucoside – bonducin
Fatty oil
Sitosterol
Phytosterol
Heptocosane
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| Minor |
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Minor chemical constituents of this herb are :-
Starch
Sucrose
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| CULTIVATION |
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The climatic conditions suitable for cultivation of this herb are :-
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| STORAGE |
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To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions:-
Air tight containers
Protection from light
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