Black Creeper
Scientific name
Ichnocarpus trutescens
English Name
Black Creeper
Malayalam name
പാൽവള്ളി
Common name
Black Creeper
Description
- Habit : Climber
- Habitat : Moist deciduous forests, also in the plains
- Leaves : elliptic oblong,smooth and dark green above
- Flowers : white in color
- Seeds : very tender and long
How to use
- Fever : Leaves are boiled with coconut oil and applied on forehead to relieve headache and fever.
- Diabetes : The root powder administrated with milk is used in the treatment of diabetes, gall bladder stones and as a blood purifier.
Uses
Headaches,fever and diabetes
Parts used
Root
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation