• KADAMBA IN AYURVEDA - A CRITICAL REVIEW
Abstract
The Kadamba tree was considered a holy tree by the Kadamba dynasty. In the Ayurveda medicinal effect of Kadamba is described in the different Samhitas like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Astangahridaya, Harit Samhita, Chakaradatta etc. Kadamba is used as anti-hepatotoxic, antimalarial, antimicrobial, wound healing, antioxidant, anthelmintic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, diuretic and laxative. The major constituents of the plant are triterpenes, triterpenoid glycosides, flavanoids, saponins, indole alkaloids; cadambine, cadamine, isocadambine, isodihydrocadambine.
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