Scientific name- Coscinium fenestratum
English name- Cailumba wood
Tamil name-Maramanjal, Manjalkodi, Pasamantram, Imalam
The name "Baan vael" seems to be specific to
Sinhala.It is woody climber with a smooth bark, young shoots densely and finely
yellow-tomentose; leavsimple, alternate, exstipulate, large.This is a highly
endangered species with a high commercial demand and hence should be a niche
agricultural cash crop for an enterprising farmer.
Its chief use is a remedy against tetanus.It is the stem of this creeper used in Ayurvedic medicine.In Malaria and other fevers it is as valuable remedy as quinine.It is used as an infusion.
It is also used in the treatment of diarrhoea in both adults and in fants.In jaudice and skin diseases , it is administered , the bitter alkaloid in Weniwal in the treatment of bleeding piles and in cases of excessive menstruation. It is a blood purifier.
Its chief use is a remedy against tetanus.It is the stem of this creeper used in Ayurvedic medicine.In Malaria and other fevers it is as valuable remedy as quinine.It is used as an infusion.
It is also used in the treatment of diarrhoea in both adults and in fants.In jaudice and skin diseases , it is administered , the bitter alkaloid in Weniwal in the treatment of bleeding piles and in cases of excessive menstruation. It is a blood purifier.
