Thottea siliquosa | SMPB Kerala

Family: Aristolochiaceae
Vernacular names: Alpam, Karelvegam, Thavasimuringa, അൽപം, കരള്‍വേഗം, തവസിമുരിങ്ങ (Malayalam), Kodassari, Alpam (Sanskrit), Alpom (Tamil)
Distribution: Peninsular India and Sri Lanka
Description: Shrubs. Leaves elliptic-oblong, inequilateral, apex acuminate, tomentose below. Flowers yellow or brown, axillary fascicles. Capsule to 12 cm long, cylindrical; seeds 2 mm long, trigonous, rugose.
Habit: Shrub
Habitat: Evergreen and semi-evergreen forests
Flowering & Fruiting: Throughout the year

Parts used: Root
Properties & Uses: The root help to promote the healing of chronic sores and ulcers. It is also useful for the treatment of dysentery and cholera. The root and leaves are recommended in the treatment of snake bite.
Systems of Medicines: Ayurveda, Folk,
Traditional Uses:The paste or decoction of root and leaves are used to treat snake bite.
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