Crateva nurvala Buch.-Ham. |
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Botanical Name |
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Crateva nurvala Buch.-Ham. |
English
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Three-leaf caper |
Synonym(s) |
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Crataeva nurvala Buch.-Ham., Crateva religiosa Forster f. var nurvala Hook. f. & Thomson, Crateva lophosperma Kurz |
Family |
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Capparaceae |
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General Info
| Description |
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A moderate-sized tree attaining a height of over 15 meters. The much-branched tree with a head of glossy trifoliate leaves looks very majestic when in full bloom. |
| Herb Effects |
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Antiinflammatory, alterative, antipyretic, aperitif, astringent, bitter, cholagogue, contraceptive, demulcent, hepatotonic, laxative, litholytic, natriuretic, rubefacient, sedative, tonic (bark) |
Pharmacology
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The dry bark or root bark is used for treating alopecia, anorexia, bladder problems, bladder stones, BPH, calculi, constipation, dysuria, enuresis, hydrocele, incontinence, inflammation, kidney stones, nephrosis, orchosis, puerperium, sores and UTI. |
| Reference |
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 James A Duke and Maryl Fulton. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs - 2nd Edition, P: 728, CRC Press July 2002.
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