Parpadaka Pullu

  • Botanical Name : Mollugo pentaphylla
  • English Name : Carpet Weed
  • Sanskrit Name : Parpada
  • Malayalam Name : Parpadaka Pullu (പർപ്പടകപ്പുല്ല്)
  • Part Used : Leaf
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Overview

  • Mollugo pentaphylla is the botanical name for carpetweed, a member of the Molluginaceae family.
  • Carpetweed is an annual herb native to tropical regions of America.
  • The plant is distributed throughout Asia, Europe, Africa, South America, and North American. Also known as green carpetweed and Indian chickweed.
  • Carpetweed, an herbaceous plant, possesses numerous medicinal properties.

Habitat

  • An erect, slender herb, up to 20 cm, propagated by seeds, dispersed by water. Small, glabrous, annual herb.
  • Leaves are small, whorled in 2-9, linear-lanceolate to obovate, obtuse, or acute. Flowers are small, white, numerous in lax, corymbose, terminal cymes.

Phytochemistry

  • Qualitative analysis revealed the presence of carbohydrates, protein, saponins, tannins, terpenoids, flavonoids, steroids, phenols, alkaloids, glycosides, and volatile oils in the whole plant of Mollugo pentaphylla.
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Nutritional Prowess

  • Best treatment for fever
  • Treats thyroid disease.
  • Reduces heart palpitations.
  • Relieves PMS symptoms.
  • Helps control nosebleeds.
  • Alleviates cough and congestion.
  • Reduces anxiety and relieves insomnia.
  • Aids in wound healing.
  • Dried carpetweed powder helps treat thyroid disease.
  • Consumption of dried carpetweed helps treat stress, anxiety, confusion, overthinking, and improves sleeping
  • Dried carpetweed is an effective remedy for curing fever, cough, and cold.
  • Helps balance hormones in pregnant women.

Dermatological Perks

  • Dried carpetweed helps treat wounds, soreness, and swelling.
  • A main ingredient in popular Ayurvedic oil Nalpamaradi Tailam.
  • Cures many skin diseases.
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