Sapindus Trifoliatus


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Botanical Name : Sapindus Trifoliatus
Sanskrit Name : Arishta, Phenila
English Name : Soapnut
Family : Sapindaceae
Part used: Fruits, Soapnut Hull

Description of Sapindus Trifoliatus:

A medium-sized deciduous tree found wild in south India, usually with 2-3 pairs of leaves and with partially united 2-3 smaller (pea sized) drupes.

The saponins A and C and sapindosids A and B extracted from the rind of the fruit showed antifungal activity. The pericarp contains two new triterpenoid saponins, emarginatoside-B and emarginatoside-C. The fruits possess tonic and astringent properties.

Uses:
Fruit posses emetic, tonic, astringent and antihelmintic properties and are used in treatment of asthma. Roots and bark are employed as a mild expectorant and demulcent. It is used in Revitalizing Hair Oil.

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