Ipomoea aquatica Forssk Family : Convolvulaceae Common name : Kalama saga (Odia) Location : Kalahandi, Odisha India
Ipomoea aquatica Forssk Family : Convolvulaceae Common name : Kalama saga (Odia) Location : Kalahandi, Odisha India Medicinal uses : ✔ The young shoots are mildly laxative and are used by diabetic patients. ✔ A decoction of the leaves is used to treat coughs. ✔ The fried leaves are eaten to cool down a fever. ✔ The crushed leaves are applied as a poultice on sores and boils. ✔ A paste made from the buds is used to treat ringworm. Sweta Mishra Biodiversity and Conservation Lab. Ambika Prasad Research Foundation Bhubaneswar, Odisha India
