Operculina turpethum | SMPB Kerala

Synonyms: Merremia turpethum (L.) Rendle.
Family: Convolvulaceae
Vernacular names: Chivaka, Kuzhalkonna, Thrikolpakonna, ചിവകി, കുഴൽക്കൊന്ന, തൃക്കോൽപ്പകൊന്ന (Malayalam), Indian jalap, Terpeth root (English), Trivrt (Sanskrit), Nisoth (Hindi), Sivadai (Tamil)
Distribution: Paleotropics
Description: Stout twiners, branchlets winged. Leaves alternate, broadly ovate. Flowers white, solitary or few in axillary cymes. Capsule ovoid; seeds glabrous.
Habit: Climbers/Lianas
Habitat: Degraded forest areas and also in moist localities in the plains
Flowering & Fruiting: May-June

Parts used: Root
Properties & Uses: Laxative, carminative, anthelmintic, expectorant and purgative. The root is used to treat colic, constipation, dropsy, bronchitis, fever, leucoderma, ulcer, dyspepsia, gout, rheumatism and inflammation. Leaves are used for treating piles.
Systems of Medicines: Ayurveda, Homeo,
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