Cardiospermum halicacabum Linn. Family - Sapindaceae Common name - Jyotishmati, balloon vine. Cardiospermum is the combination of the Latin words cardio, meaning heart & Sperma meaning seed.
Cardiospermum halicacabum Linn. Family - Sapindaceae Common name - Jyotishmati, balloon vine. Cardiospermum is the combination of the Latin words cardio, meaning heart & Sperma meaning seed. Seeds are black in color having large white heart-formed aril. Medicinal values - 1. Anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antipyretic, antifilarial, urinary tract infections suppression, epilepsy & certain nervous disorders, respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal problems. 2. The leaves are rubefacient & are excellent for arthritis & fever. 3. Anticancer activity. 4. Leaves & stalks of the plant are employed in the curing of diarrhea, dysentery & headache. 5. The use of its oil, rich in unsaturated fatty acids, is the valuable aid in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Other uses - 1. Due to the presence of saponin, the plant is based on herbal products like gel, cream, shampoo, spray are helpful in dry itchy skin & scalp. 2. Young leaves of the plant ca...
