Krishna Institute

Of Pharmacy

Medicinal Plant

Cascabela thevetia

English: Yellow oleander
ગુજરાતી: કરેણ

An ornamental shrub with bright yellow flowers, known for its potent cardiac glycosides and traditional use in pest control and folk medicine.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Cascabela thevetia

Common Name: Yellow oleander

Local Name: કરેણ

Family: Apocynaceae

Traditional Uses

  • Folk poison
  • Pest deterrent
  • Cardiac tonic (caution)

Properties

  • Cardiotonic
  • Toxic compounds
  • Insecticidal

Academic Importance

Understanding this plant's role in pharmaceutical education and research

Educational Value

  • Toxicology study
  • Botanical identification
  • Practical lab work

Research Applications

  • Cardiac glycoside research
  • Phytochemical screening
  • Toxicology experiments