Synonym(s) : Sapindus trifoliatus L
English Name : Soap Nut Tree of South India
Origin : Peninsular India
Description
Big tree. Leaves up to 30 cm long; leaflets elliptic-lanceolate, acute. Petals without scales
Habitat
Forests of India
Parts Used : Fruit (including the pericarp and rind).,seed and root bark
Herb Effects
Laxative and anthelmintic (fruit and root bark); androgenic (fruit); contraceptive (seed and fruit); stimulates the central nervous system (fruit rind).
Active Ingredients
Methylhederagenate, sapindic acid, oleanolate and a saponin (pericarp).
Medicinal Use
As a tonic, laxative, anthelmintic, in hysteria and asthma (fruit and root bark).
Reference
Active Ingredients
Methylhederagenate, sapindic acid, oleanolate and a saponin (pericarp).
Medicinal Use
As a tonic, laxative, anthelmintic, in hysteria and asthma (fruit and root bark).
Reference
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