Chonemorpha fragrans
Scientific Name: Chonemorpha fragrans
Family: APOCYNACEAE
Vernacular Name: Bulu wal anguna / Boo kiriwel
Distribution: Tropical Himalayas,india,srilanka,Burma and andaman islands.
Ecology: In srilanka rather rare in the most zone up to an elevation of 800m.In secondary forest locally abundant (Udawattakale Sanctuary). Flowering from March to may.
Chemical Compounds:
Ayurvedic usage *:
- Leprosy
- Skin diseases
- Scabies
- Syphilis
- Dyspepsia
- Flatulence
- Colic
- Diabetes mellitus
- Coughs
- Bronchitis
- Intermittent fever
PARTS USED IN TREATMENT *:
- Roots
*source by : http://www.instituteofayurveda.org/plants/project.htm