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Crataeva nurvala; reference
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Crataeva nurvala (family: Capparidaceae) is commonly known as barna and varuna[1]. It is distributed, wild or cultivated, throughout India and tropical regions of the world[2]. Fruits are berry-like, globose or oblong; edible and used as astringent[3]. Fruiting occurs in April-June. Seeds are embedded in yellow pulp. Rind of the fruit is used as a mordant in dyeing[4]. As the fruits of the plant have not been extensively studied for chemical components, the present study was taken up.

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[1] Bhattacharjee SK. Handbook of Medicinal Plants. Jaipur (India): Pointer Publishers; 1988.
[2] Kirtikar KR, Basu BD. Indian Medicinal Plants. Vol. II. Dehradun (India): Bishan Singh Mahendra Paul Singh; 1984.
[3] Parker RN. Common Indian plants and how to know them. Jaipur (India): Pointer Publishers; 1999.
[4] Dury CH. The useful Plants of India. Dehradun (India): International Book Distributors; 1978.
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Crataeva nurvala: A Valuable Medicinal Plant

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Crataeva nurvala Buch. Ham. (Capparaceae) is a high-value medicinal tree that grows almost all over India, especially in the semiarid regions. Medicinal usage has been reported in traditional systems of medicine, such as Ayurveda and Unani, wherein the plant is frequently preferred in the treatment of urinary disorders that reoccur owing to development of antibiotic resistance by the infecting organism. C. nurvala has also been used in the treatment of prostate enlargement and bladder sensitivity. The plant is known to relieve, prevent, and promote the discharge of kidney stones. Lupeol, a pentacyclic triterpene isolated from the root bark, has been shown to significantly minimize the deposition of stone-forming constituents in kidneys. Investigations have also indicated the plant has anti-arthritic, hepatoprotective, and cardio-protective actions. These multiple uses of C. nurvala along with erratic seed germination, destructive harvesting, and habitat loss from deforestation have endangered survival of the plant. As a result of this endangerment, in India the plant has been categorized as rare or vulnerable in the natural environment, making conservation of this plant crucial. This review briefly examines the biological activities, pharmacological actions, clinical studies, and medicinal applications of C. nurvala to provide direction for further research.

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This page came up in my search for Crataeva nurvala only I see Crataeva but I don't see nurvala anywhere, but I do see some beautiful images. (Mostly religiosa and tapia L. hmmm. I see one that says Crataeva Religiosa nurvala... so, maybe it is all one and the same except, perhaps, for the tapia L. ?)

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/tags/crataeva/interesting/
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