Ipomoea aquatica Forssk Family - Convolvulaceae Common name - Kalama saga, water morning glory

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 

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