Family Name: Apocynaceae
Botanical Name(s): Holarrhena Antidysenterica
Popular Name(s): Bitter Oleander, Connessi Bark, Kurchi Bark, Dysentery Rose Bay, Tellicherry Bark.
Parts Used: Bark, Seeds
Habitat: Grows in dry forests of India.
Description: It is a small deciduous tree with hard white wood and white flowers.
Uses: It is one of the best drugs for Diarrhea. In chronic diarrhea and to check blood coming from stool, it should be given with Isabgol, caster oil or Indrayav. The bark is useful in treatment of piles, skin diseases and biliousness.