Nkol tree is common in dry regions and is abundantly found in India. it also grows in parts of Africa, Sri Lanka & China. Ankol belongs to Alangiacea family and the Latin name of the plant is Alangium Salvifolium.Ankol tree is highly useful where all parts of the plant serve some or the other medicinal purpose like its roots, seed, barks, fruit & oil are all useful for the body. ankol tree has several medicinal values.