Kerala Murva
Chonemorpha fragrans
| पर्याय | Chonemorpha macrophylla |
|---|---|
| कुल | Apocynaceae |
| Sanskrit | Murva |
| മലയാളം | പെരുങ്കുരുമ്പ |
| उपयोगी भाग | 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.
ये लेख आयुर्वेद के बारे में सामान्य जानकारी के लिए हैं, चिकित्सकीय सलाह नहीं। किसी भी स्वास्थ्य समस्या के लिए योग्य डॉक्टर से मिलें।
