Kadamba
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The document discusses the Kadamba tree, considered holy by the Kadamba dynasty of India. It describes the tree's origins in Hindu mythology, association with deities like Krishna and Parvati, and historical use by the Kadamba dynasty that ruled parts of Karnataka between 345-525 CE. Key details include that the tree bears round red-orange fragrant flowers and splitting fruit containing many seeds.
![INTRODUCTION
Shiva and Parvati came to Sahyadri, and there a child was
born to the divine couple. Since the birth took place under
a Kadamba tree, the child was named Kadamba, and was
placed in charge of the Sahyadri region. Mayursharma
belonged to this family and he made Banavasi his
capital.[3]
It is considered the Tree of Buddhism, and was thought to
reunite separated lovers.[5] Kadamba is mentioned in the
Bhagavata Purana](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/kadamba-141005081224-conversion-gate02/85/Kadamba-1-320.jpg)
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Kadamba
- 1. INTRODUCTION Shiva and Parvati came to Sahyadri, and there a child was born to the divine couple. Since the birth took place under a Kadamba tree, the child was named Kadamba, and was placed in charge of the Sahyadri region. Mayursharma belonged to this family and he made Banavasi his capital.[3] It is considered the Tree of Buddhism, and was thought to reunite separated lovers.[5] Kadamba is mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana
- 2. In the southern part of India, the Kadam tree is associated with Goddess Parvati who is believed to dwell in a Kadam forest (Kadamba-vana-vasini). The Kadam tree is popularly associated with Lord Krishna, who is usually depicted playing his flute under it. Many of Lord Krishna’s ‘Leelas’ (His pranks) are said to have taken place under a Kadam tree. The word Kadamba lends its name to the Kadamba Dynasty which ruled from Banavasi in what is now the state of Karnataka from 345 CE to 525 CE, as per Talagunda inscription of c.450 CE. The Kadamba tree was considered a holy tree by the Kadamba dynasty.
- 3. Vernacular Names San Kadamba Hin Kadam Ben Kadamghacha Mar Rajakadamba Guj Kadamba Tam Mal Kan Eng LAT Vellaikadambu Katampu Kaduavalatige Tennis ball tree A.Indicus
- 4. Synonyms KADAMBA Vrattapuspa Halipriya The Kadamba tree was considered a holy tree by the Kadamba dynasty As it bears round shape flowers Flowering during varsha so it pleases formers
- 5. GANA & KULA Gana Kula Family Vedanastapan, Sukrashodana, Vamanopaga. Ch Nygrodadi, Rodradi . Shu Manjista Rubiaceae
- 6. Verities Dharakadamba Flowering during Varsha Flowering between Vasanta & Greshma Dhulikadamba Bhumikadamba Small tree with small flowers
- 7. Habitat IN North From Himalaya to Nepal & Burma In South From Mysore to Western ghats And in Assam , Andaman islands
- 8. Morphology Tree Leaves Flowers Fruit seeds Flowering Tree of 30-50 feet height & 5-7 feet wid Glossy green, opposite, simple or ovate with dimensions of 15–50 cm to 8–25 cm Are sweetly fragrant, red to orange in colour, occurring in dense, approximately 5.5 cm (2.2 in) diameter. On maturing, the fruit splits apart, releasing the seeds Containing approximately 8000 Usually during rainy season
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- 13. Chemical Composition Cinchotannic acid Alkaline Steriod Fat Reducing sugar
- 14. Properties Guna Rasa Veerya Vipaka Rooksha Tikta, Kashaya Sheeta Katu Prabhava Vedanastapana
- 16. Therapeutic uses Stembark Fruit Flowers and root Antidiuretic, Anthelmintic, Hypoglycaemic. Cooling; Ant catarrhal, Blood purifier, Analgesic. Abortifacient. Leaves Astringent. A decoction is used for gargling in stomatitis Bark Disorders Of Female Genital Tract And Bleeding Disorders.
- 17. Functions Acc to Diff Scholars Raja.Nig Dhan.Nig Kaiy.Nig Visha,Shota,Varnya,Tridoshanashak Vrana,Daha,Kasa,Visha Pitta,Rakta & Vata Shamak
- 18. Useful Part Twak Phala
- 19. Dosage Twak churna Phalaswarasa 3-6 Grams 10-20 ml
- 20. Quotations तत्फ्लंमधुरं शितंगुरु पित्तास्रवातजित. ( कै.नि ) सुगजन्धिुष्ि: स्वादूम्लिक्वसस्यो महोन्ित: मधूकित्रसद्र्िित्रो रािकदम्बक: ( शि. द् ) कदन्बस्तु कषाय: स्याद्रसे िीतो गुणेअपि च व्रणसंरोहणश्चापि कासदाहपवषािहः ( रा. नि )