An annual, erect or prostrate weed, 20-60 cm in height. Leaves broadly ovate-orbicular or elliptic to oblong, obtuse or subacute, cordate or truncate, entire or trilobed. Flowers yellow in axillary or terminal racemes. Capsules greyish black or reddish purple, tinctorial or non-tinctorial. Seeds ovoid-sub-globose, pale grey.
Herb Effects
Purifying agent (leaf) and laxative (seed).
Chemistry
Active Ingredients
Linoleate (seed oil)
Chemistry
of Active Ingredients
Name
CAS#
IUPAC Name
Formula
Structure
Linoleate
1509-85-9
octadeca-9,12-dienoa te
C18H31O2-
Pharmacology
Medicinal Use
Cough suppressant (root ash)
Reference
Chandel et al., Biodiversity in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in India.
Health Remedies 
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