Sanskrit: अनंत Ananta, Bhadra, Chandanagopa
Hindi: कालीदूधी Kalidudhi, श्यामलता Shyamalata
Malayalam: Palvalli-പാൽവല്ലി, Karivally-കരിവള്ളി
Tamil: Paravalli, Udarkkoti
Black Creeper is an evergreen woody vine or shrub, with milky sap. Leaves are smooth and dark green, elliptic-oblong or lance-shaped, apex acute, base rounded, up to 10 cm long and 5 cm wide. Flowers are white, about 1 cm across, borne in clusters flowering season is August-December.
Useful plant parts:
Root, sap
Medicinal uses:
Blood purification, to treat diabetics, rheumatism, asthma, cholera, fever, and tumors.
Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner for personalized advice and to determine the appropriate dosage and form (e.g., powder, decoction) for your specific health needs.
Chemical contents:
Hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, antioxidant, flavonoids, phytosterols, gallotannins, ellagic acids, phenolic acids
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