Aralu (Ailanthus Excelsa) Aralu is also known as Ailanthus Excelsa, one of the common names of this herb is “sona patha”. It belongs to Simarubaceae family. It is a big tree with a bad odor and a bitter taste. Common synonyms of Ailanthus Excelsa English name – Indian tree of heaven, Coramandel Ailanto. Hindi name – Adu Ghoda Neem, Ghoda Karanj. Sanskrit name – Pooti Vruksha, Deergha Vrunta, Mahanimba, Katavanga etc. Occurrence Aralu has been frequently compared with Shyonak (Oroxylum