Angolam

Overview

The name Alangium is Latinized from the Malayalam name Alangi, referring to Alangium salviifolium in Kerala. It was coined in 1783 by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in his Encyclopédie Méthodique.
Sage-leaved alangium is a small, bushy tree with a dense canopy a short trunk, bearing fragrant white flowers with green buds.
In India, it is commonly found near sandy riverine tracts and road cuttings, flowering between February and April and fruiting between March and May, just before the onset of the rainy season.
It sheds its leaves entirely during flowering, and new leaves emerge as it begins to fruit.
Considered a sacred tree, temples have been built near it.

Native to the Indian subcontinent, Comoro Islands, and eastern tropical Africa, it is found in various Indian states and countries including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, West Himalaya, Comoro Islands, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Mainly found in dry regions in plains and low hills, it is also found on roadsides, with propagation occurring through seeds.

The therapeutic properties of Sage-leaved alangium reveal a wealth of nutrients and bioactive compounds including Alangine, Alangicine, Ankorine, Marckine, Lamarckinine, Alangimarckine, Marckidine, and Algangamide.
Its leaves contain carbohydrates, proteins, fats, oils, alkaloids, glycosides, and amino acids.

In Ayurveda, the roots and fruits are used to treat rheumatism, hemorrhoids, and jaundice.
Acts as an antipyretic, reducing fever, and an analgesic, alleviating pain.
Demonstrates anti-inflammatory properties to reduce inflammation and combat infections.
Functions as an expectorant, clearing mucus, and a diuretic, increasing urine output.
Externally used for bites by rabbits, rats, and dogs; the root bark is employed in traditional medicine for skin problems and as a snakebite antidote, expelling parasitic worms, and acting as an emetic and purgative.
Aids in curing urticaria through its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Combats irritable bowel syndrome by reducing diarrhea frequency and maintaining digestive health through root bark extract combined with rice water.
Eases influenza symptoms, lowers fever, and reduces body aches.
Treats arthritis by alleviating joint pain and inflammation through the anti-inflammatory and analgesic traits in the root extract, while stem bark shows anti-arthritic action.
Pacifies headaches through its strength and calming action, particularly when used with Ashwagandha.

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