Crataeva nurvala

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.

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