11. Girithilla ( Elephant creeper)




Botanical name:   Argyreia populifolia

Family:   Convolvulaceae

Type of the plant:   A vine

Description:   A vine grows  around a supporting plant. The dark green leaves grow up to 7-15cm. The  funnel shaped flowers  are purple in color. Fruits are green .Yellow-orange when ripe. The young leaves are eaten as pulp.

Growing Area:   In any area

Medicinal Properties:   Traditionally, the leaves ,roots, and  milk of the vine are used for loss of appetite, lack of appetite, rhematism, gout, heart disease, cough, asthma,diabetes, dog bites, and gum wounds.

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