Indian Persimmon / Coromandel Ebony

HERBAL GARDEN

Vivek college of Ayurvedic Sciences & Hospital Bijnor UP

विषतेन्दु

Classification

Synoyms

Vistendu (Sanskrit)
Tinduka
Krsnatinduka
Kendu (in Odisha)
Tendu patta (leaves used for bidi-making)

Habit

Medium-sized deciduous tree

Habitat

Grows in dry deciduous forests of India, especially in central and southern regions. Found up to 1200 m elevation in hilly areas. Common in Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand.

Morphology

Height: 6–15 meters.
Leaves: Simple, alternate, oval-oblong, leathery texture.
Flowers: Small, unisexual, greenish-white, males in clusters, females solitary.
Fruit: Berry-like, globose, 2–4 cm in diameter, dark brown when ripe.
Bark: Greyish-brown, slightly rough.
Wood: Hard, dark-colored, heavy and valuable.

Chemical Composition

Tannins , Diospyrin , Flavonoids , Terpenoids , Lignins , Alkaloids , Carbohydrates , Phenolic compounds

Guna-Karma

Rasa-Kashaya , Madhura
Guna–Ruksha , Laghu
Virya-Sheeta
Vipaka–Katu
Karma –Stambhana , Raktasthambhaka , Vranaropaka , Grahi , Krimighna , Shothahara
Doshakarma –Pitta-Kaphahara

Medicinal uses

Fruits and bark are used in diarrhea, dysentery, and bleeding disorders.
Leaves and fruit pulp helpful in skin diseases and wounds.
Fruits improve digestion and act as grahi (absorbent).
Bark decoction used as mouthwash for ulcers and gum issues.
Fruits used in diabetes and liver conditions in folk medicine.

Useful Part

Fruit, Bark, Leaves

Doses

Churna (Powder): 3–6 g
Kwatha (Decoction): 20–40 ml

Important Formulation

Tinduka Twak Kwatha

Shloka

तिन्दुकं कषायं तिक्तं वातपित्तहरं लघु |
गुल्मातिसारकुक्षिशूलकृमिप्रशमनं हितम् ||

Hindi Name

काला तेंदू

English Name