Ipomoea aquatica Forssk Family - Convolvulaceae Common name - Kalama saga, water morning glory
Ipomoea aquatica Forssk
Family - Convolvulaceae
Common name - Kalama saga, water morning glory
(Semi-aquatic)
Medicinal uses -
๐ธ Ipomoea aquatica leaves leads to cure ailments such as jaundice, nervous debility.
๐ธ The crushed leaves are applied as a poultice on sores and boils.
๐ธ The dried juice has purgative properties, leaves & stem are said to be cooling.
๐ธ A paste made from the buds is used to treat ringworm.
๐ธ The plant is used in the treatment of liver diseases, constipations, diabetes, abscesses, mental illness, anthelmintic, central nervous system depression(CNS) depressant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant.
๐ธ It is also used as against nose bleed & high blood pressure, piles, anthelmentic, leprosy, jaundice.
Sugimani Marndi
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Cuttack, Odisha
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