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Sage-leaved Alangium (Ankol / Ankotha)
Alangium salviifolium
ଅଙ୍କୁଳ (Ankula) / ଧଳା ଅଙ୍କୋଳअंकोल (Ankol) / ढेरा (Dhera)Ankotha
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Origin
- Tropical Africa & Asia
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Small spiny deciduous tree with grey bark; alternate simple elliptic leaves, axillary clusters of fragrant white flowers with reflexed petals, and small globose black drupes.
Traditional Uses
Rabies bite, arthritis, snake bite, hemorrhoids, and diarrhea
Parts Used
Root bark, seeds, leaves
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Katu, Kashaya
- Guna: Laghu, Snigdha, Teekshna
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Treats joint arthritis, rabies bites, and chronic skin diseases
Precautions
Seeds and bark contain poisonous alangine; strictly controlled therapeutic doses only
Interesting Facts
Celebrated in classical Sanskrit poetry for its ability to draw lightning and its curative roots