Scientific name-Ipomoea mauritiana Jacq.
English name-Giant potato
Tamil name-Palmudamgi
Sanskirt name-Ksiravidhari
It is used in sinhlala medicine in treating Tuberculosis
The tuberous root is frequently used as a restorative, alterative, aphordisiac, demulcent and galactagogue. It is an aromatic stomachic and cholagogue and is useful for chronic dyspepsia, acute and chronic congestion of the liver and jaundice. It is also a diuretic in addition to its demulcent qualities. It is useful against Bright's disease, acute and chronic pyelitis, cystitis gonorrhoea and strangury
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