Clitoria ternatea var alba , Vellai sangupoo , Vensangupushpam , Venkaakattan

Botanical name : Clitoria ternatea var alba 

Family : Fabaceae 

Siddha synonyms : Vellai sangupoo , Vensangupushpam , Venkaakattan 

Medication action : Purgative 

Used part : Seeds and Root 

Medicinal uses : 

Main use is it is used to treat Filariasis and reduce swelling over the lymph nodes 

And Acts as a strong purgative and so Used in constipation patients in Mild doses . Heavy dose not recommended 

Precaution : Avoid in Pregnancy and lactation