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Velvetleaf (Laghu Patha / False Pareira Root)

Cissampelos pareira

ଆକନବିନ୍ଧି (Akanabindhi)पाठा (Patha)Patha
Family
Menispermaceae
Origin
Pantropical
Plant Type
Climber
Habitat
Outdoor

About the Plant

Slender peltate-leaved dioecious climbing vine; broad reniform orbicular cordate leaves with pubescent undersides, and clusters of small fleshy red drupes.

Traditional Uses

Fever, diarrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease, dysmenorrhea, and cystitis

Parts Used

Roots, leaves

Ayurvedic Properties

  • Rasa: Tikta
  • Guna: Laghu, Teekshna
  • Virya: Ushna
  • Vipaka: Katu

Health Benefits

  • Antispasmodic, relieves uterine cramping, cures dysentery, and clears skin lesions

Precautions

Contraindicated in pregnancy due to mild uterine stimulating alkaloid contents

Interesting Facts

An essential constituent of the classical Ayurvedic formula 'Pushyanuga Churna' for gynecological care