- Botanical Name : Ipomoea mauritiana
- English Name : Milky Yam
- Sanskrit Name : Vidari
- Malayalam Name : Palmuthukku (പാൽമുതുക്ക്)
- Part Used : Whole Plant
Overview
- Ipomoea mauritiana is a black-backed plant, while Ipomoea digitata is a white milk-backed plant. The white milkweed is used for medicinal purposes, and it is a spreading plant that blooms in June-July.
Habitat
- This species is native to tropical America, now globally distributed in the Pantropics. In India, it is found in the moist tropical region and is recorded in various districts of Kerala, including Kasargod, Cannanore, Wayanad, Calicut, Malappuram, Thrissur, Palghat, and Trivandrum.
Phytochemistry
- The tuber contains resin, starch, protein, and sugar.
Nutritional Prowess
- Aphrodisiac and stimulant properties make it useful in treating male infertility, inflammation, clearing the voice, increasing lactation, and providing relief from respiratory diseases, burning, and diuretic concerns.
- It has collagen-boosting ability.
- Tuber roots of Ipomoea mauritiana, known as Vidari in Ayurveda, are a crucial ingredient in popular Ayurvedic nutraceutical products such as chyavanprash.
- Used in both Ayurveda and folk medicine systems, the tuberous roots are diuretic, depurative, carminative, and anthelmintic.
Dermatological Perks
- Natural brightening & lightening extract used in skincare products & cosmetics.
- Collagen-boosting ability helps lighten dark spots and achieve even toned skin.
- Reduces dark circles and promotes brighter & younger looking skin.
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Coimbatore – 641002
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