Saturday 8 December 2012

காக்கட்டான்(சங்கு புஷ்பம்)

CLITORIA TERNATEA
(sangupuspam) (N.O. Papilionaceae)

Habit: Climber Parts
Used: Root, bark, seeds and leaves
Constituents: Root bark contains Tannin and Resins. Seeds contain
fixed Oil.

Action: Fresh root is Apparent and Diuretic. Seeds are powerful
Cathartic. Root bark is Demulcent, Diuretic and Laxative.

Uses : This is used to treat indigestion, constipation, and
arthritis and eye ailments. This is employed with advantage in cases
of ascetic, Enlargement of the abdominal viscera, sore throat, skin
diseases etc. This removes phlegm and the mucous in the throat
through purgation. They are useful in splenetic disorders, intestinal
worms, and neurosis of the thumb similar to cramp itching, sloughing
ulcers black and white Spots in the body etc., Roots relieves the
irritation of the bladder and urethra it is prescribed for gonorrhea,
diabetes and other urinary disorders. Ground into powder and it is
given for children in indigestion, fever and cough

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