Tragia involucrata L.
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Vernacular names: Kodithoova, Choriyanam, കൊടിത്തൂവ, ചൊറിയണം (Malayalam), Indian stinging nettle (English), Dusparsa (Sanskrit), Barhanta (Hindi), Senthatti (Tamil)
- Distribution: India and Sri Lanka
- Description: Climbing herbs. Leaves ovate or elliptic. Spikes axillary, monoecious, male flowers above, female flowers at the base. Capsule 3-lobed, hispid; seeds globose.
- Habit: Herb
- Habitat: Wastelands
- Flowering & Fruiting: July-December
- Parts used: Root and fruit
- Properties & Uses: Diaphoretic and alternative properties. The roots are used for the treatment of asthma, fever, diarrhea, excessive urination, vomiting and dermatosis. Root infusion is also used in itching of skin, diarrhea and dysentery. The fruit is used in the preparation of Kshara Guda used to treat enlarged spleen.
- Systems of Medicines: Ayurveda, Folk, Unani,
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