Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.11-03-2021

Kadam

Plant

Family

Rubiaceae

English

Kadam, Wild cicvhona

Latin

Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser, Anthocephalus cadamba (Roxb.) Miq., Neolamarckia cadamba Roxb., Anthocephalus cadamba Miq., Anthocephalus chinensis, Anthocephalus indicus A.Rich

Plantparts

Cortex, foliage, Fruit, Fruits, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Adstringent, Anti-diarrheic, Antidiarrhetic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Antidiarrhoeic, Antifebrile, Antipyretic, Astrigent, astringent, Coolant, Cooling, diaorrhea, diarrhea, diarrhoea, Febrifugal, febrifuge, Febrile response, fever, feverish condition, Fevers, Gargle, Herbal tonic, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth, Pyretic, Pyrexia, reduce fevers, Refrigerant, Refrigerent, relieves fevers, snakebite, Snake bites, Stomatitis, throat-wash, Tonic, Used in the treatment of snake bites

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical used in Purulia district, West Bengal, India, Phytomedical use in Nepal, Used in Bangladesh

Ingredients

 alkaloid, Ursolic acid

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn9463

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