Kadamba Tree / Burflower Tree

HERBAL GARDEN

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कदंब

Classification

Synoyms

Karnikara
Kadambo, Kadambaka

Habit

Large, fast-growing, deciduous tree.

Habitat

Native to India and Southeast Asia, commonly found in tropical and sub-tropical forests, riverbanks and moist regions.

Morphology

Tree grows up to 45 meters in height
Leaves: Large, opposite, ovate, glossy green
Flowers: Bright yellow to orange, fragrant, in dense round heads (globular inflorescence)
Fruits: Small, numerous, aggregated in a ball-shaped head
Bark: Brownish-grey, smooth in young trees

Chemical Composition

Alkaloids (cadambine)
Triterpenoids
Flavonoids
Chlorogenic acid
Saponins
Sterols
Tannins
Essential oils

Guna-Karma

Rasa-Tikta, Kashaya
Guna- Laghu, Ruksha
Virya- Shita
Vipaka- Katu
Karma- Jwaraghna, Shothahara, Krimighna, Vranaropaka, Pittahara, Raktashodhaka
Doshakarma- Pitta-Kaphahara

Medicinal uses

Used in fevers, inflammation and skin diseases
Bark decoction is used in diarrhea, dysentery and leprosy
Leaf paste applied for wounds and skin ulcers
Acts as a blood purifier and detoxifier
Beneficial in gum diseases and mouth ulcers (gargling with decoction)
Traditionally used in snake bites and poison cases

Useful Part

Bark, Leaf, Flower

Doses

Decoction (Kwath): 20–50 ml
Powder (Churna): 3–5 g

Important Formulation

Kadambarishta
Kadamba Kwath

Shloka

कदम्बः कषायस्तिक्तः कटुकोष्णो लघुः सुखी।
ग्रहणीदोषकृच्छ्रेषु शोथकुष्ठास्रपित्तनुत्॥

Hindi Name

कदम

English Name