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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Katarolu, Katarodu-clitoria ternatea














 




Botanical name:-Clitoria ternatea
Family name:-FABACEAE
English name :-Butterfly pea
Local name:-Katarolu
Tamil name :-kakkanam, kakkattan, sangupu
Sanskirt name :- aparajita, Sankhapushpi 
Edible parts:-None
Status:- Native
Grows in:-Sri Lanka,India,
Africa, Australia and America.
Ayurvedic usage:-Anasarca, Hemicrania, Liver disorders, Irrtation of bladderand urethra, Enlargement of abdominal vicera,Swollen joints.
Parts used to make medicine:-Roots, Seeds Leaves

Propagation:-Seeds