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Name of species- Calotropis gigantea
Common Name- Milkweed,Swet Ark
Family- Apocynaceae
Photo taken on- 12 July,2008
At- Sadashiv jyotirling,Kukas,Jaipur<Rajasthan
Description- Dry leaf powder used for treating wounds and boils. leaves found to be effective on elephantiasis. flowers along with jaggery are useful against cough and improving appetite. the mixture of latex, turmeric and sesame oil, useful in treating scabies. Leaves and flowers used for worshiping lord Hanuman. position : Very common.
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