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. |