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Climbing Fern (Kalijhar / Rudravali)
Lygodium flexuosum
କାଳିଝାର (Kalijhara)कलिझार (Kalijhar)Rudravali
- Family
- Lygodiaceae
- Origin
- Tropical Asia & Australasia
- Plant Type
- Climber
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Slender climbing fern with wiry twining rachis; pinnate fertile and sterile fronds with oblong-lanceolate pinnules, and marginal sporangial spikes.
Traditional Uses
Jaundice, wound healing, sprains, and eczema
Parts Used
Rhizomes, fronds
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Kashaya
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Cures chronic jaundice, heals sprains, and treats eczema
Precautions
Safe traditional climbing fern
Interesting Facts
The wiry creeping rachis can grow up to 10 meters, climbing up tree trunks like green lace