Thumba Karivila-Momordica dioica

 

Botanical name:-Momordica dioica 
Family name:-CUCURBTIACEAE

English name:-bankreal
Local name:- Thumba Karivila

Tamil name :-palupalagakalungai,palupakarkoti

Sanskirt name:-karkotaki, karkoti

Grows in:-Srilanka ,India.

Status:-Native
Edible parts:-Fruits

Ayurvedic usage:-Hemorrhoida, Fevers, Coughs, Skin rashes, Asthma, Diabetes mellitus, Urinary stons, Swelling, Constipation, Jaundic, Liver diseases

Parts used to make Medcine:-Leaves ,Roots,Fruit, Barks
Propagation:-Seeds