Botanical Name : Manilkara hexandra (Roxb) Dubard
Family : Sapotaceae
Identification No.: SDACH/HG/157
Introduction :
This plant mainly using in folk for fever.
Names in different Indian languages :
English : Obtuse leaved mimusops
Hindi : Khirni
Kannada : Hale hannu
Malayalam : Palamunpala, palamunnippala
Sanskrit : Rajadanah
Tamil : Ulakkaippalai,palai
Telugu : Patla, pola, kirni
Synonyms :
Mimusops hexandra (Roxb)
Manilkara hexandra (Roxb.)
Morphology :
Medium sized evergreen tree, 4-6 m height.
Leaves – simple, alternate,oblong, glabrous
Flower – yellowish , solitary
Fruit – berry
Distribution & Habitat :
All over India
Chemical constituents :
taraxerol, a triterpene, ketone, alpha-and beta-amyrin, cinnamates, alpha-sipnasterol, beta-sitosterol, beta-D-glucoside, quercitol, quercetin
Properties :
RASA-madhura, kashaya
GUNA-snigdam, guru
VIRYA-sita
VIPAKA-madhur
Karma :
grahi, balym, vrishyam, rochanam, tarpanam, rakta prasadanam, hridyam,febrifuge, anthelmintic, antileprotic, anticancerous,
Srotogamitva :
Dosha : pittahara
Dhatu :raktha, rasa
Mala :purisha
Organ : skin, liver
Indication :
Murcha, daham, trishna, krimi
Ulitis,fever,flatulence,colic,odontopathy,infantile diarrhea,
Part used :
Bark, fruits
Dosage :
Bark decoction 50-100 ml
Therapeutic Uses :
Fruit useful in digestive disorders.
Yoga / Formulations
- Rajadana Phala used in nutritional recipes
- Bark decoction in folk Ayurvedic diabetes management
- Combined with Triphala or Guduchi in classical preparations (regionally)
IUCN Status : Least Concern (LC)
Research Updates
1. Antidiabetic Potential of Bark Extract
The study “Antidiabetic Potential of Manilkara hexandra Bark Extract in STZ-Induced Diabetic Rats” explored the efficacy of the bark extract in managing diabetes. Results indicated a significant reduction in blood glucose levels, along with improvements in insulin sensitivity and pancreatic histology, suggesting its potential as a natural antidiabetic agent.
2. Antioxidant and Wound Healing Properties of Latex
An in-vitro study titled “In-vitro Antioxidant and Wound Healing Potential of Manilkara hexandra Latex” assessed the free radical scavenging ability and wound healing effects of the latex. The extract exhibited notable antioxidant activity and enhanced fibroblast proliferation, supporting its use in skin repair and tissue regeneration.
3. Hepatoprotective Activity of Bark Extract
In the study “Evaluation of Hepatoprotective Activity of Manilkara hexandra Bark Extract in Rats”, the extract was shown to protect liver tissue against chemically-induced damage. Biochemical and histopathological analyses confirmed its role in restoring liver function and reducing oxidative stress, highlighting its value in hepatic care.
