Kerala Murva
Chonemorpha fragrans
| Synonym | Chonemorpha macrophylla |
|---|---|
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Sanskrit | Murva |
| മലയാളം | പെരുങ്കുരുമ്പ |
| Parts used | root |
Kerala murva, also known as climbing frangipani, is a vigorous evergreen climber of the Apocynaceae family that can reach the tops of tall forest trees. It has large glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers, and it grows in India, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia, including the forests of Kerala.
In southern India it is commonly used in place of the classical Murva, and its root is a well-known ingredient of Kerala Ayurvedic preparations used for joint comfort and body massage oils. The root is the part used.
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