Anthocephalus cadamba

Common name Kadam
Botanical Name Anthocephalus cadamba
Vernacular name Hindi-Kadamba
Gujarati-Kadam
Sanskrit- Priyka
Family Rubiaceae
Class Magnoliopsida
Parts of plant used Stem, bark
Chemical Constituents Alkaloids, fats, steroids and reducing sugar
Therapeutic uses The decoction of bark is effective for diarrhea, colitis and dysentery and also beneficial for skin infection.

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