- Botanical Name : Trichopus zeylanicus
- English Name : Miracle Plant
- Sanskrit Name : Jeevani
- Malayalam Name : Arogyapacha (ആരോഗ്യപ്പച്ച)
- Part Used : Leaves, Fruit
Overview
- Scientists from the University of Kerala have decoded the genetic makeup of Arogyapacha (Trichopus zeylanicus), a highly potent medicinal plant endemic to the Agasthya hills.
- This ‘miracle plant’ is known for its traditional use by the Kani tribal community to combat fatigue.
Habitat
- It is a small herbaceous plant, one of only two species of its genus, Trichopus.
- Formerly placed in its own family, Trichopodaceae, it is now included in the family Dioscoreaceae.
- The leaves, about 20 centimeters (7.9 in) long, grow from a rhizome.
- The shape of the leaves can vary, but the most common shape is cordate.
- The herb grows on sandy soil near rivers and streams, in lowlands, and intermediate altitude forests.
- It flowers year-round, and the fruits are thought to be dispersed by water.
- The unusual flowers are purplish-black.
Phytochemistry
- Chemical and pharmacological investigations showed that the plant leaf contains flavonoid glycosides, glycolipids, and other non-steroidal compounds.
Nutritional Prowess
- The fruit provides energy and alleviates fatigue, used by the tribes of the Western Ghats to refresh and re-energize.
- Experiments suggest that it aids in weight reduction.
- Regular intake of the fruit reduces stress and anxiety.
- Tribal people believe that regular consumption can slow down aging and enhance immunity.
- Traditional practices also reveal the herb’s role in treating liver ailments and gastric ulcers.
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