Ipomoea aquatica Forssk
Family : Convolvulaceae
Common name : Kalama saga (Odia)
Location : Kalahandi, Odisha India
Medicinal uses :
✔ The young shoots are mildly laxative and are used by diabetic patients.
✔ A decoction of the leaves is used to treat coughs.
✔ The fried leaves are eaten to cool down a fever.
✔ The crushed leaves are applied as a poultice on sores and boils.
✔ A paste made from the buds is used to treat ringworm.
Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha India