An extensively climbing or trailing perennial herb.
Herb Effects
The plant is mucilaginous, astringent, stomachic, alterative, tonic, diuretic and laxative counteracts or neutralizes the effects of histamine (essential leaf oil); analgesic (plant)
Indole alkaloid (seed and leaf); pentatriacontane, triacontane, an amide and a steroid (plant).
Chemistry
of Active Ingredients
Name
CAS#
IUPAC Name
Formula
Structure
Indole alkaloid
522-47-4
Not Available
C20H24N2O2
Pentatriacontane
630-07-9
pentatriacontane
C35H72
Triacontane
638-68-6
triacontane
C30H62
Pharmacology
Medicinal Use
Leaves are used as an external application for rheumatism, dropsy and colic. The juice of the leaves is given as a diuretic in dropsy and at the same time the bruised leaves are applied to the dropsical part. The seeds are used as a remedy for stomachache and cramp. The stem juice is applied to bites and stings of fishes. The dried juice of the root is used as a purgative. A decoction of the roots and leaves is used in rheumatism, gout gonorrhoea and dropsy. Juice is given as diuretic in dropsy.
Reference
Chandel et al., Biodiversity in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in India.
Health Remedies 
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