Viscid pseudarthria

7 September 2024
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Viscid pseudarthria

Submitted by admin on 7 September 2024
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Scientific name
Pseudarthria viscida
English Name
Viscid pseudarthria
Malayalam name
മൂവില
Common name
Sticky Desmodium

Description

  1. Habit : Shrub
  2. Habitat : Moist deciduous forests, also in the plains
  3. Leaves : 3 foliolate
  4. Flowers : pink or rose in color
  5. Flowering & Fruiting: November-March
How to use
  1. Diarrhea : Decoction of the root is used to treat diarrhea
  2. Intake of ksheera kashya is useful in improving  strength
Parts used
Root
Uses

Anti-inflammatory,cardiotonic,,nervine tonic

Propagation & Cultivation

The plants can be propagated by seeds without any pre treatments.The fruits become mature during February to March.Before sowing, the field should be ploughed and levelled. Broadcasting is the best method for growing this plant.Seeds will germinate within 10-15 days.