Caesalpinia sappan

Common name Sapan
Botanical Name Caesalpinia sappan
Vernacular name English- Sappanwood
Hindi- Pagang
Gujarati-Patang
Sanskrit-Patranga
Family Caesalpiniaceae
Class Magnoliopsida
Parts of plant used Heart Wood
Chemical Constituents Brasilin, Essential oils, Saponin Glycoside, Amino Acids and Sugars.
Therapeutic uses Used as haemostatic, anti-inflammatory, in treatment for contusion and thrombosis.

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