It has anthelmintic expectorant, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and purgative properties. It is one of the plants mentioned in the literature having claims of activity against liver disorders. It is anti inflammatory in action because of its hot potency. It is also used to relieve flatulence and colic. Other Name: Nishottar, pitohri, bilitigade, tigade beru, thrikoolpakkonna, nishotra, caralam, trivrut tellatega, Indian jalap, nisoth, Indian jalap, Operculina turpethum
It has anthelmintic expectorant, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and purgative properties. It is one of the plants mentioned in the literature having claims of activity against liver disorders. It is anti inflammatory in action because of its hot potency. It is also used to relieve flatulence and colic. Other Name: Nishottar, pitohri, bilitigade, tigade beru, thrikoolpakkonna, nishotra, caralam, trivrut tellatega, Indian jalap, nisoth, Indian jalap, Operculina turpethum