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Botanical Name: Paederia foetida Auct. Non Linn
Family: Rubiaceae
English Name: Stink vine and Chinese fever vine
Malayalam Name: Tala Nili, Lepcha
Hindi Name: Gandhaprasarani or Pasaran
Paederia foetida, also known as skunkvine, is a fast-growing, perennial, woody climbing vine with slender stems up to 10 meters long. It has opposite, opposite, ovate to lanceolate leaves that emit a foul, sulfurous odor when crushed. The plant produces loose inflorescences of funnel-shaped, white to pale yellow flowers with a red or purple throat. Its fruit is a sub-spherical or ellipsoid drupe containing two flat, semi-circular kernels
Root, leaf
1. Anti-inflammatory & Anti-arthritis:The herb helps reduce inflammation, edema, stiffness, and pain associated with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. 2. Digestive Health:It is used to relieve abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea, and also shows anti-ulcer and anti-dysentery properties. 3. Nervous System Support:It is employed to pacify the Vata dosha, providing relief for joint stiffness, and may also stimulate the central nervous system. 4. Immunity & Strength:Paederia foetida acts as an immunity enhancer, providing strength against infections and acting as a general tonic. 5. Male Reproductive Health:It is used to support male health and improve semen quality.
Asperuloside, Padedersoidic acid, paederoside, scandoside – iridous Glycosides; Valine, Tyrosine, Histidine, Carotene, Vit. Cursolic acid; Epifridelinol etc. (Reference: Illustrated Dravyaguna Vijnana, Vol. II, by Dr JLN Shastry)
Rasa: Tikta
Guna: Guru, Sara
Virya: Usna
Vipaka: Katu
Dosha Karma: Vatakapha shamaka
