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Dipterocarpus indicus Bedd. |
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Botanical Name |
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Dipterocarpus indicus Bedd. |
English
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Wood Oil Tree |
Synonym(s) |
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Dipterocarpus turbinatus Dyer |
Family |
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Dipterocarpaceae |
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General Info
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A large evergreen tree attaining a height of 120 ft. and a girth of 12-14 ft., with a straight cylindrical stem, 60-70 ft. to the first branch. |
| Herb Effects |
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Alleviates spasms, stimulates the cardiovascular system and diuretic (aerial part). |
Chemistry
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A bicyclic sesquiterpene, a sesquiterpene alcohol and beta-caryophyllene (essential oil). |
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CAS# |
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| beta-Caryophyllene |
13877-93-5 |
4,11,11-trimethyl-8-
methylidene-bicyclo[
7.2.0]undec-4-ene |
C15H24 |
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Pharmacology
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Ringworm infections, ulcers and urinary disorders (balsam). |
| Reference |
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Chandel et al., Biodiversity in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in India. |
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