Scoparia dulcis- kallurukki

[sheji ramkumar]

region - nilambur, malappuram dt, kerala state

 

habitat  - wild

 

habit  - errect annual herb

 

regional name

 

malayalam  - kallurukki

 

common namae- Broom weed/bitter broom/ sweet broom/ vassourinha

 

Botanica name - Scoparia dulcis

 

family   -Scrophulariaceae

 

height - approaximately 30 cm

 

leaves- simple,serrated

 

flowers -small,white

 

useful part - whole plant

 

medicinal uses: mainly used in renal calculi

 

other uses-     inflomation,fever,ulcer,wounds,diabetis,diarrhea,expectorent,menstrual disorders,dysmenorrhea,abortifacient.

 

increases activities of plasma insulin  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc533881

 

anti ulcerative activity  www.scientificipca.org/paper/2009/09/009/2009090091251160A.doc

 

a powerful phytochemical called scopaduloic acid B inhibit the growth of tumors in mice & in a test tube

 

mixture of Scoparia dulcis &Casia alata is used against filariasis ,dysentery& also used as aphrodiasic.

 

ref- http://www.rain-tree.com/vassourinha.htm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[tanay bose]

Sheji Ji, Very nice shot of the flowers I appreciate it !!! A common weed in Bengal !!
Tanay

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[sheji]

Thank you Tanay ji

sheji

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[Dr. Hari Venkatesh.K.Rajaraman]

Excellent photos Sheji ji...the close up shots have come out very well...thanks for the efforts taken... nice information too..

IN DIABETES

Amellin - an antidiabetic compound found in the leaves is also useful in Anaemia, albuminuria, Ketonuria, Retinitis, and diabetic complications. 

It is interesting to note that the plant helps in Slimming...

RENAL STONES

Decoction of the whole plant is mainly found to be very effective in Kidney stones.

LEAF INFUSION

used in fever, cough, bronchitis & as a gargle in toothache..

ROOT DECOCTION

useful in Hypermenorrhagia & Blenorrhagia, unconsciousness after birth, weakness of semen,  

Veterinary science (folk)

Leaf given to cattle when they stop mastication.

Used to remove placenta after birth..

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Dr. Hari Venkatesh. K. Rajaraman
                          M.D. (Ay).P.G.D.H.M.
Lecturer/ Scientist Incharge - Animal House,
ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppa, Chikmagalur Dist. Karnataka
Mob: 09590574495

[sheji]

Thank you hari

sheji

On Jun 21, 7:55 am, "Dr. Hari Venkatesh.K.Rajaraman"

<ayurharivenkat...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Excellent photos Sheji ji...the close up shots have come out very
> well...thanks for the efforts taken... nice information too..
>

> *IN DIABETES*
> *Amellin* - an antidiabetic compound found in the leaves is also useful in

> Anaemia, albuminuria, Ketonuria, Retinitis, and diabetic complications.

> It is interesting to note that the plant helps in *Slimming...*
>
> *RENAL STONES*
> Decoction of the whole plant is mainly found to be very effective in *Kidney
> stones.*
>
> *LEAF INFUSION*

> used in fever, cough, bronchitis & as a gargle in toothache..
>

> *ROOT DECOCTION*

> useful in Hypermenorrhagia & Blenorrhagia, unconsciousness after birth,
> weakness of semen,
>

> *Veterinary science (folk)*

[Suchith MS]

Hi Hari sir, do we have a Sanskrit name for this plant?