Description of Oroxylum indicum :
It is found above the height of 4000 feet and is generally found in damp region. It is annual small tree that has a height of 25 to 40 feet. Bark is off brown in color. Leaves are 2 to 4 inch long, broad, leaflets are 5 inch long and 3 to 4 inch broad having sharp edges. The flowers stalk is one feet long. The flowers are purple in color. Fruits are 1 to 3 foot long, 2 to 4 inch broad. Seeds are flat and are 3 inch broad and 2 inch broad. The flowers are born in rainy season and fruit appears in December to march
Chemical Constituents:
Its root and stem contains three flavones named oroxylin A, baicalein and chrysin. Besides this it contains certain alkaloids, tannic acid, sitasterol and glactose. Seeds contain shiny oil that is 20 %.
Medicinal Uses:
The root bark is tonic and astringent and useful in diarrhea and dysentery; it is diaphoretic and is used in rheumatism. The stem and root barks contain three flavone-coloring matters, viz. oroxylin-A, baicalein and chrysin. The bark also contains traces of an alkaloid, tannic acid, sitosterol and galactose.
Toxicology:
It is safe for human consumption when taken in normal dosage.
