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संस्कृत नाम- वन्दा
Botanical name - Dendrophthoe falcata
Description -
Hemiparasites with cordate amplexicaul leaves. Flowers greenish or red, in terminal racemes or spikes.
Chemical_Constituents-
Leaves contain stropeside, neritaloside and odoroside. Tender shoots contain tannin.
Uses -
Bark narcotic, astringent, used in menstrual troubles, asthma and mania
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