🍁Merremia umbellata (L.)Hallier f.
This is a synonym of Camonea umbellata (L.) A.R.Simoes & Staples
Family – Convolvulaceae
-It is mostly found in river banks, grasslands, wasteland
Medicinal uses –
🌸 A decoction of plant is used in the treatment of rheumatism, neuralgia, headache, auricular ulcers, abscesses.
🌸 The dried powdered leaves are used epilepsy, emolient, ulcers, burns, sores & scalds.
🌸 The seed is used as an aperient & alterative in the treatment of cutaneous diseases.
🌸 The decoction of root is used as haematuria, poultice to swelling, purgative.
🌸 Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant activity, antibacterial activity.
Sugimani Marndi
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Cuttack, Odisha