Crataeva nurvala |
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Common name | Varuna |
Botanical Name | Crataeva nurvala |
Vernacular name |
English-Three leaved caper Hindi-Tapia Sanskrit-Varuna |
Family | Capparaceae |
Class | $Class |
Parts of plant used | Roots and stem bark |
Chemical Constituents | dodecanoic anhydride, methyl pentacosanoate, kaemferol-3-O-α-D-glucoside and quercitin-3-O-α-D-glucoside. |
Therapeutic uses | Used to treat inflammation, rheumatic fever, gastric irritation, and constipation. |