Botanical Name : Prosopis spicigera Linn.
Family : Mimosaceae
Introduction :
Latin name : Prosopis = butter burr.; specigera = bearing spikes
Synonyms :
Shami, Tungaa, Keshahantri, Shankuphalaa
Prosopis cineraria Druce.
Morphology :
The tree is of medium height and bears spikes. Bark is white externally but yellow inside. Branches slanting downwards.
Leaves – bearing 8-10 leaflets.
Flowers – yellow. Legume 10-15 cm. long bearing seeds. Raw legume is used as vegetable in Punjab and Rajasthan
Distribution & Habitat :
Dry forests
Chemical constituents : vitamin K, n-octacosyl acetate, patulibin
Properties :
Pravava: vishaghna
Karma -astringent, pectoral, demulcent, antiinflammatory, antirheumatic.
Srotogamitva :
Dosha: Kaphaghna, pittaghna.
Dhatu: Rakta (haemetemesis, vertigo, dermatitis).
Mala: Stool (astringent), keshaghna .(fruit).
Organ: Respiratory tract (bronchitis), rheumatoid arthritis.
Specific use: Bark is used for application on scorpion bite
Indication : Miscarriage, insect bite , cough
Part used :
Whole plant
Dosage :
Leaf juice 10-15 ml
Powder 2-4 g
Decoction 50-100 ml
Uses : Bark is used for local application in scorpion bite. It is also useful in conditions like anorexia, diarrhoea, dysentery, piles. haemetemesis, rheumatoid arthritis, bronchitis and skin conditions.
