Ipomoea Obscura(English)

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Obscure Morning Glory

Other names: Cheruthali, Chuttithiruthali
Scientific name: Ipomoea sepiarea
Family: Convolvulaceae
Habitat: Grows as a weed in deserted areas and wastelands.
Habit: Arohi
Speciality: Medicinal plant, flowers bloom in season and wither in the afternoon.
Use:
  • This plant is included in the Dashapushpa in Ayurveda.
  • Excellent for infertility and uterine diseases in women. Thiruthali is a medicine for infertility and gallstone diseases.
  • The root, if taken with milk, will increase strength and mineral content.
  • It is an antidote for arsenic poisoning.
  • It relieves skin diseases and diarrhea.



KERALA FOREST AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
KOATTAYAM-DIVISION

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