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Family: Primulaceae
Vernacular names: Cheriyannattam, Eeshaal, ഈഷാൽ, ചെറിയകൊട്ടം (Malayalam), Vellah, Vidanga (Sanskrit), Vaivilangam (Tamil)
Distribution: India and Myanmar
Description: Woody climbers. Leaves elliptic-obovate, attenuate at base, margin serrulate. Racemes axillary appear along with leaves. Flowers creamy-white. Fruits subglobose, red tipped by the style.
Habit: Climbers/Lianas
Habitat: Moist deciduous forests, also in the plains
Flowering & Fruiting: February-March

Parts used: Fruits
Properties & Uses: Carminative, anthelmintic and antispasmodic. Fruit is used to expel tapeworm. Fruit is also used to treat skin diseases, anemia, fever, asthma, urinary calculi, piles, pain and vomiting.
Systems of Medicines: Ayurveda, Folk,
Conservation Status: Vulnerable.
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