latakaranja :
Substitute:
-Powder of roasted pods are used as a substitute for Quinine
Adultrants:
- C. jayoba is an adulterant of C. crista.
Controversy:
-There is controversial reports exist regarding
the presence of alkaloids in C. crista. Earlier workers
detected an alkaloid “Natin” in the plant but could
not confirm the presence The presence of
alkaloid in the seed and twigs and its absence in
stem and leaf was indicated in later reports.
Commercial value:
It is suitable for growing in parks over trellises for its ornamental, fragrant flowers. However, it should be noted that there are prickles and spines on this plant.
