Ankola Scientific Name:   Alangium salvifolium Family:  Cornaceae (sometimes placed in Alangiaceae) Genus:   Alangium Related Herbs from the same family: The Cornaceae family is not heavily represented in mainstream Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. Alangium salvifolium  is the most significant medicinal member in the Indian subcontinent. The genus Alangium  itself contains other species with similar alkaloid profiles and uses. 2. Common names Alangium salvifolium | English: Sage-lea