Anogeissus latifolia - A Potential Dye Yielding Native Tree Species for Therapeutic Usage
S. Vennila*
Dept. of Agronomy, Agricultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Tiruvanamalai, Tamil Nadu (606 753), India
C. Cinthia Fernandaz
ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nilgiris, TNAU, Tamil Nadu (643 101), India
S. Kala
Dept. of Agricultural Research and Education, ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation Research Centre, Kota, Rajasthan (324 002), India
H.B. Roghan
Dept. of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Forest College and Research Institute, TNAU, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu (641 301), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Anogeissus latifolia, Dye, Gum ghatti, Therapeutic uses
Abstract
Anogeissus latifolia belongs to the family Combretaceae. It is an important multipurpose tree species found distributed in semi-evergreen and deciduous forests of different states of India. It is one of the tree species yielding gum with medicinal values. It is commonly known as gum ghatti or Axle wood tree. The plant is valuable as a fodder, fuel, timber and medicinal plant. It is one of the secondary food plants for tropical tasar silkworm. The leaves as well as the bark of the tree are used for tanning. Different parts viz. bark, gum and root of A. latifolia find medicinal importance in various indigenous systems of medicine. A. latifolia is one of the ingredients in several Ayurvedic formulations.
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