Crude Drug: Red sandalwood
Biological Source Pterocarpus santalinus
Family Fabaceae
Official used part Dried heartwood
Major Marker Constituent Santalin
Constituentclass Polyphenolic pigments
Pharmacognostic traditional use Coloring/traditional preparations
Drug Type Heartwood
Scientific Name Pterocarpus santalinus
Category Wood drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.