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Balloon Vine (Kanphuti / Karnasphota)
Cardiospermum halicacabum
କାନଫୁଟା (Kanafuta)कानफोड़ी (Kanphodi) / कपालफोड़ीKarnasphota
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Origin
- Tropical & Subtropical regions
- Plant Type
- Climber
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Delicate annual climbing herbaceous vine with axillary branched tendrils; biternate deeply incised leaves, tiny white flowers, and inflated 3-angled papery balloon capsules.
Traditional Uses
Joint arthritis, rheumatism, earache, and headache
Parts Used
Whole plant, leaves, roots
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Katu
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Relieves joint arthritis, cures earache, and heals localized edema
Precautions
Safe herb; avoid excessive concentrated raw juice in pregnancy
Interesting Facts
Produces miniature paper balloons filled with air that children love to 'pop' against their foreheads