SUGANDHA KOKILA ( Cinnamomum glaucescens)
SUGANDHA KOKILA
Vernacular name: Sugandha kokila
English name: Sugandha kokila
Botanical name: Cinnamomum glaucescens
Botanical name: Cinnamomum glaucescens
Family: Lauraceae
Parts used: Fruits
Habit: This plant is indigenous to Nepal. It is widely distributed in western part of Nepal.
Habit: This plant is indigenous to Nepal. It is widely distributed in western part of Nepal.
Chemical constituents: Methyl cinnamate
Morphology:
-It is a evergreen tree. Bark is rough, leaves are alternate or in cluster.
-The color of leaf is green, glossy with tapened pointed tip and wavy edges. The leaf underside is not glossy. -Flowers are small and occur in cluster. Fruits are black, fleshy berry.
Morphology:
-It is a evergreen tree. Bark is rough, leaves are alternate or in cluster.
-The color of leaf is green, glossy with tapened pointed tip and wavy edges. The leaf underside is not glossy. -Flowers are small and occur in cluster. Fruits are black, fleshy berry.
Uses:
-Its oil is used as flavouring agent and perfumes.
-It shows anti-inflammatory effect.
Banned to export in crude form.
-It shows anti-inflammatory effect.
Banned to export in crude form.
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