Fumaria indica Syn.: F. parviflora var. indica, F. vaillantii var. indica , Indian Fumitory, Pit-papra, Papara
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Fumaria indica Syn.: F. parviflora var. indica, F. vaillantii var. indica (Indian Fumitory, Pit-papra, Papara) - Papaveraceae,
a delicate much-branched annual herb with clusters of tiny pale-pinkish flowers. Indian Fumitory is also found in Himalayas. The plant is sold under the name pitpapra in Ayurvedic bazaars. It is also used in the Unani system of medicine and incorporated into trifala shahtara. Indian Fumitory is used in aches and pains, diarrhoea, fever, influenza and liver complaints. The herb mixed with honey may be taken internally to prevent vomiting. It is used as a blood purifier for skin diseases and applied externally in leucoderma and as a fomentation for swollen joints. The dried plant is also used as an anthelmintic, diuretic and diaphoretic and, in combination with black pepper, for jaundice.