Sida cordata, Vallikurunthotti, Kuruthotti, Snake mallow, വലിയകുറുന്തോട്ടി, കുറുന്തോട്ടി

Family: Malvaceae
Vernacular names: Vallikurunthotti, Kuruthotti, വലിയകുറുന്തോട്ടി, കുറുന്തോട്ടി (Malayalam), Snake mallow (English), Nagabala (Sanskrit), Bhiunli (Hindi), Palampasi (Tamil)
Distribution: Pantropical
Description: Prostrate herbs. Leaves broadly ovate or orbicular, base cordate, margins serrate-crenate, apex acute to acuminate. Flowers yellow, axillary, solitary. Fruits a schizocarp; seeds reniform, brownish-black.
Habit: Herb
Habitat: All types of habitats from sandy sea coasts to deciduous forests
Flowering & Fruiting: January-April

Parts used: Root
Properties & Uses: Cooling, astringent and tonic. Whole plant is used to treat fever and urinary disorders. Leaf juice is effective for treating diarrhea during pregnancy. Pounded and poultice of leaves are used to treat cuts and bruises. Flowers and unripe fruits are mixed with sugar is used internally to relieve burning sensation. Root bark is used in the treatment of gonorrhea.
Systems of Medicines: Ayurveda, Folk, Unani,
Traditional Uses:The pounded leaves applied on cuts and bruises to relieve pain and healing.
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