Simsipa is not found in Carakµokta vargas but, Sushruta and Vagbhata have described in their ganas viz; Salasaradi (Asanadi) and Mushkakadi. According to nighantus, Simsapa is two varieties viz.; Krishnasara & Kapila. The farmer may be D. sissoo & later is D. latifolia.
Botanical Description (D. sissoo) – It is a big tree attaining about 100 ft. height and bearing yellowish green flowers.
Major Chemical Constituents (D. sissoo) – Biochanin A, tectorigenin from leaves; Stem bark- isotectorigenin; Heart wood- dalbergiphenol, delbergenone, dalbergin, methyl dalbergin
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