Sage leaved Alangium
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Scientific name
Alangium salviifolium
English Name
Sage leaved Alangium
Malayalam name
അങ്കോലം, അങ്കോടം
Common name
Ankolam
Description
- Habit : Tree
- Habitat : Dry deciduous forests, also grown in homesteads.
- Leaves : simple, alternate, oblong, elliptic or ovate
- Flowers : bisexual, white, fragrant
- Bark : greyish brown
How to use
- Conventionally, the juice and extract of Alangium salvifolium leaves have been used for the treatment of diabetes, wound healing, dog bite, and as a poultice in rheumatism.
Uses
For the treatment of diabetes, wound healing
Parts used
Whole plant
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
It is propagated either by seeds or stem cuttings.Fruits are depulped and seeds planted in beds or polybags. Succeeds in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil and requires a position in full sun.Ankola's availability period is from March to April
