Gaertn. f.Synonym: D. indicus Bedd.Family: Dipterocarpaceae.
Habitat: The Andamans and Assam.
English: Common Gurjun tree, Wood Oil tree.Ayurvedic: Ajakarna, Chhaagakar- na, Ashwakarna.Siddha/Tamil: Enney, Saara.Folk: Gurjan.Action: Oleo-resin (known as Gurjan Oil or Gurjan Balsam)— stimulant to genitourinary system, diuretic, spasmolytic; used externally on ulcers, ringworm and other cutaneous affections. Bark—a decoction is prescribed rheumatism.
Essential oil from oleo-resin contained humulene, beta-caryophyllene, a bicyclic sesquiterpene hydrocarbon and a sesquiterpene alcohol.The twig bark contains 9% tannin and 7.3% soluble non-tans.Dosage: Oil—3-5 ml. (CCRAS.)
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