Merremia hederaceae (Burm.f.)Hallier f.
Family – Convolvulaceae
(Ivy woodrose)
Medicinal uses –
🌸 It is used as burns, scalds, colds, febrile disease, sunstroke, oliguria, tonsil inflammation, laryngitis, leucorrhoea.
🌸 The seeds are used as fevers, colds, sore throats, haematuria, conjunctivitis & boils.
🌸 Leaves are used to treat of chapped hands & feets.
🌸 Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, alpha amylase inhibitory activity, anti – microbial.
Sugimani Marndi
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Cuttack, Odisha