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Botanical name:-Argyreia populiolia
Family name:-CONVOLVULACEA
Names in different languages:
English name:-
Elephant creeper,Woolly Morning Glory
Local name:-
Girithilla
Tamil name:-
kakkatan, katar-palai, samuttira-p-pal
Sanskirt name :-,
vriddadaru, Vidhara, murva, samudraphalaka-
Edibal parts:-Leaves, Fruits
Status:-Endemic
Ayurvedic usage:-Dog bites, Anorexia, Gum diseases, Uterine
disorders, Piles, Nervous system disorders, Rheumatism, Diabetes mellitus,
Dyspepsia, Asthma, Leucoderma, Coughs, Asthma,
Parts use to make medicine:-Leaves, Roots
Propagation:-Seeds
Ginithilla is abundantly found in forests of Sri Lanka. The
purple flower of Ginitilla is very beautiful. This is grown as a creeper and
and it's leaves are quite large and contains a milky white secretion.It' s said
that fruits are prepared as a curry.Parts of the plant are used to treat dog
bites.This plant is endemic to Sri Lanka.
