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Holostemma adakodien - Arkapushpi, Holostemma
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Arkapushpi[1] is a genus of flowering plants formerly belonging to the plant family Asclepiadaceae, now considered to be part of the Apocynaceae. The genus was first described in 1810. As presently constituted, the genus contains only one known species, Holostemma ada-kodien, native to southern Asia (China, Nepal, Pakistan, Kashmir, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand).
Uses
- The paste of its leaves and roots alleviate oedema due to vitiation of pitta dosa.
- The herb is beneficial for external use in various skin diseases, wounds and inflammation of the skin.
