Botanical Name: Naravelia zeylanica (Linn.) DC.
Family: Ranunculaceae
Introduction:
It is used in folk for headache.
Names in different Indian languages
English |
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Hindi |
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Kannada |
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Malayalam |
Vatakkoti, poytalchi, karupakkoti |
Sanskrit |
Dhanavalli |
Tamil |
Vathomkolli, Neendavalli. |
Telugu |
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Unani |
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Folk |
Synonyms
Chhagul-bati
Morphology
Climbing shrub , with tuberous root, strong tendrils
Leaves – trifoliate ,opposite, leaflets are serrate
Flower – yellow , terminal panicle
Fruit – achenes
Distribution & Habitat
All over India
Karma -
Astringent, antiinflammatory, vulnerary, anthelmintic.
Indication:
colic, headache, inflammations, rheumatic pain, wounds and ulcers, intestinal worms, cephalgia, leprosy and skin diseases
Part used:
Whole plant
Dosage:
10-15 ml
Therapeutic Uses:
- Leaf paste useful in gout – external application