MERRIMIA TRIDENDATA
Source: Wikipedia
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OTHER NAMESTamil: Amamiyarkundal
English: Telugu: Malayalam: Talanili Kannada: Marathi: Gandhali Hindi: Gandhali Sanskrit: Peasarini |
description & usage
Common throughout India ; abundant in Bengal plains. It has no root under the ground, but only grows as a parasitic twiner on other plants, and hence called akaswel (sky-twiner) or amarwel (immortal twiner), because it grows during the rains and every year the growth is afresh on the same plant.
Uses:
Stomach-ache, flatulence, liver complaints and bilious affections.
How to Use:
Cold infusion of the seeds is given as a depurative and carminative in pains and stomach-aches. As poultice they are also applied locally. Seeds are used along with sarsaparilla to purify blood. Stems in decoction are useful in constipation, flatulence, liver complaints and bilious affections. Externally they are used against itch and other skin diseases. The fruits are used in fever and cough.
Parts Used:
Leaves
Taste:
Pungency, astringent
Action:
Stoma chic, diuretic, stimulant
Uses:
Stomach-ache, flatulence, liver complaints and bilious affections.
How to Use:
Cold infusion of the seeds is given as a depurative and carminative in pains and stomach-aches. As poultice they are also applied locally. Seeds are used along with sarsaparilla to purify blood. Stems in decoction are useful in constipation, flatulence, liver complaints and bilious affections. Externally they are used against itch and other skin diseases. The fruits are used in fever and cough.
Parts Used:
Leaves
Taste:
Pungency, astringent
Action:
Stoma chic, diuretic, stimulant
