Botanical Name: Sesamum prostratum
Family: Pedaliaceae
Introduction:
It is used in folk for skin disease.
Names in different Indian languages
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| Kannada | |
| Malayalam | Kattellu |
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| Folk |
Synonyms
Classification according to Charaka, Susrutha & Vagbhata
| Charaka | |
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| Susrutha | |
| Vagbhata |
Varieties & adulterants – (CV – controversy, AD – adulterants)
Morphology
It is a prostrate under shrub,
Leaves – simple, alternate, serrated , digitate type, hairy
Flower- pink
Fruit – capsule
Distribution & Habitat
All over India
Chemical constituents:
Sesamin, nitrolactone, sesamolin.
Karma –
diuretic, laxative
Indication:
diarrhoea, dysentery, catarrh, skin disease
Part used:
Whole plant
Dosage:
Leaf juice 10-15 ml
Powder 2-4 g
Decoction 50-100 ml
Therapeutic Uses:
- Plant paste useful in skin disease
- Leaf juice in milk useful in diarrhea
