Ankol (Alangium Salvifolium) is an ayurvedic medicinal plant used for the treatment of hemorrhoids, rheumatic arthritis, loose stools, herpes, blood disorders etc.
Ankol oil is beneficial in itching, eczema, herpes and other skin diseases due to its antipruritic characteristic.
Each part of ankol tree has several medicinal values. For example, seeds are aphrodisiac and provide strength to the body. Athletes use Ankol seeds to increase physical endurance and stamina for exercises.
BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom -PLANTAE
Sub-Kingdom -VIRIDIPLANTAE
Infra Kingdom -STREPTOPHYTA
Super Division -EMBRYOPHYTA
Division -TRACHEOPHYTA
Sub Division -SPERMATOPHYTINA
Class -MAGNOLIOPSIDA
Super Order -Asteranae
Order -Cornales
Family -ALANGIACEAE (CORNACEAE )
Genus -ALANGIUM
Species -A. SALVIIFOLIUM
Scientific Name -ALANGIUM SALVIFOLIUM
Plant Family -ALANGIACEAE
Hindi Name -ANKOL
Sanskrit Name -ANKOLA, ANKOTA, NIKOCHAKA, DEERGHAKEELA
English Name -SAGE LEAVED ALANGIUM
USEFULL PART-
1. Ankol root bark,
2. Ankol Oil,
3. Leaves,
4. Flower,
5. Fruits,
6. Seeds.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION-
EPI-α-CADINOL,TRANS-2-HYDROXYCALAMENENE,CADALENE, 8-DIHYDROXYCALAMENAL
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Ankol (Alangium Salvifolium) is helpful in following health conditions-
Ankol Root & Stem Bark-
• Fever – As Antipyretic And Antimicrobial (Root Bark)
• Arthritis (Ankol Stem and roots)
• Rheumatic pains (Ankol Stem and roots)
• Backache (Ankol roots)
• Influenza (Root Bark)
• Animal Bites (Root Bark)
• General Body Aches (Root Bark)
• Jaundice (Root Bark With Rice Water For Nasal Administration)
• Urticaria or Chronic Hives
• Diarrhea (Ankol Stem & roots)
• Vomiting (Ankol Stem)
• Constipation (Ankol roots)
• Piles (Ankol roots) – rarely used
• Worms (Ankol roots) – rarely used
• Breathing Troubles & Asthma (Ankol Leaves)
Ankol Oil-
• Rejuvenation & Delaying Aging (Nasal Administration
• Premature Discharge- Application on and around navel (umbilicus)
• Boils – local application
• Itching – local application
• Scabies – local application
• 77 – local application
Ankol Leaves-
• Breathing troubles & Asthma
• Rheumatic pains (Ankol leaves paste – local application)
• Osteoarthritis (Ankol leaves paste – local application)
Ankol Fruits-
• Physical Weakness
• Aphrodisiac
• Bleeding disorders – Nosebleed & Gastrointestinal Bleeding
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