Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Calotropis gigantea


Calotropis gigantea (L.) Dryand.
Family : Apocynaceae
Common name : Giant milkweed, Arakha (Odia)
Location : Kalahandi, Odisha

Medicinal uses:
✨ Having wound healing activity.
✨ Used to treat diarrhea and constipation like stomach disorders.
✨ This plant is known for antimicrobial and anti inflammatory activities.
✨ Used to treat toothache and joint pain.

Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
www.aprf.org.in

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