The elephant creeper is a very large climber whose length is
over 8-10 meters. It bears stout stems that
are covered with white woolly hairs. It belongs
to the plant family Convolvulaceae. The large
altenate leaves are 7.5-30 cm. or more long, cordate, bright green on top but
hairy and white beneath. The rose-purple,
bell-shaped flowers have a prominent white and hairy calyx. The round fruit is 2 cm. in diameter, with a
short sharp point.
Medicinal Use
·
Promotes the flow of urine, relieves gonorrhea,
strangury or painful urination and chronic ulcers.
· Rheumatism and nervous disorders.
· Wounds and skin diseases.
· Synovitis and inflammation of the synovial
membrane.
How to Use
·
The decoction of the root is used to control the
flow of urine, relieve gonorrhea, strangury or painful urination, and chronic
ulcers.
·
The above decoction is also used for rheumatism
and to control nervous disorders.
·
The crushed leaves are applied over wounds and
skin diseases.
·
The powdered root is given with milk to take
care of synovitis.
Parts Used
The roots and leaves
Dose
As recommended above.
Normal
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