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 Noalkaloidal principle is present. 
ADINA CORDIFOLIA, Hook. f. 
Fig.—Brand. For. Fl., t. 83; Roxb. Cor. Pl. I., t. 58. 
Hab.—Throughout the hilly parts of India. The bark. 
Vernacular —Haldu, Hardu, Karam (Hind.), Bangka, Keli- 
adam (Beng.), Manja- caddattibe (Tam.), Paspu-kadambe, Du- 
dagu (Tel.), Hedde, Yettega (Can.), Hedu (Mar. ). 
History, Uses, &c.—This tree is regarded by the 
indus as a species of Kadamba, and is the Dhéra-kadamba 
r Kalambaka of Sanskrit writers. It is well known in all parts 
India for its bitter medicinal bark, and valuable yellow 
neration of worms in sores. 
eee pon ihe bark occurs in thick curved pieces, 
srowth of a small Hepatica on its surface. Its inner surface 
d substance is reddish-brown and fibrous. Taste bitter and 
astringent. 
Chemical composition.—The bark contains the same con~ 
d 
ture gave 82 per cent. of dried extract, calculated on th 
po Salored bark. This extract contained an as tringent 
e a . % = : 5 
