Wednesday, January 30, 2019

ERUKKU [Calotropis gigantea]

ERUKKU
[Calotropis gigantea]It is a large shrub growing to 4 m (13 ft) tall,its a hosting plant for Butter flies and a Nitrogen fixation plant,It has clusters of waxy flowers that are either white or lavender in colour. The flowers are long lasting, and in Thailand they are used in floral arrangements. yields a durable fiber (commercially known as bowstring of India) useful for ropes, carpets, fishing nets, and sewing thread. Floss, obtained from seeds. he plant is reported as effective in treating skin, digestive, respiratory, circulatory and neurological disorders and was used to treat fevers, elephantiasis, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.This Particular Herb is Conserved and Propagated in Eco Herbs Sugandhavanam Nursery

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