Botanical name : Morinda pubescens J.E.Smith.
Family : Rubiaceae
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS
Paphana
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
Rasa : Tikta, Kashaya
Guna : Lakhu
Virya : Seeta.
PLANT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
English : Morinda tree
Hindi : Aach, Aal
Malayalam : Pavitta, Manjapavitta
Distribution – In central part of India, growing wild.
PLANT DESCRIPTION
A small to moderate sized deciduous tree grows up to 5 meters in height. Leaves simple, opposite, ovate-lanceolate. Flowers white scented, in dense ovoid heads, fruits multiple globose drupes.
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, diarrhea, inflammation, hemorrhage, hemorrhoids, boils, stomatitis, wounds and arthritis.
Useful part : Roots, Leaves.
Photo : Dr. Eby Abraham MD
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