Ipomoea aquatica Forssk
Family – Convolvulaceae
Common name – Kalama saga, water morning glory
(Semi-aquatic)
Medicinal uses –
🌸 Ipomoea aquatica leaves leads to cure ailments such as jaundice, nervous debility.
🌸 The crushed leaves are applied as a poultice on sores and boils.
🌸 The dried juice has purgative properties, leaves & stem are said to be cooling.
🌸 A paste made from the buds is used to treat ringworm.
🌸 The plant is used in the treatment of liver diseases, constipations, diabetes, abscesses, mental illness, anthelmintic, central nervous system depression(CNS) depressant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant.
🌸 It is also used as against nose bleed & high blood pressure, piles, anthelmentic, leprosy, jaundice.
Sugimani Marndi
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Cuttack, Odisha