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Cardiospermum halicacabum - Karṇasphoṭā

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Identification
{{stub}}'[[File:Cardiospermum halicacabum4.jpg|thumb|right|''Karṇasphoṭā''' consists of the root of Cardiospermum halicacabum Linn. (Fam. Sapindaceae), commonly found as a weed throughout India, ascending upto 1200 m. in the North Western Himalayas.]]
'''Karṇasphoṭā''' consists of the root of Cardiospermum halicacabum. It is native to India, ascending upto 1200m in the North Western Himalayas. This plant is belongs to Sapindaceae family. <ref name="Plant family"/>
==Uses==
{{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Nervous diseases}}, {{Uses|Stiffness of the limbs}}, {{Uses|Snakebite}}, {{Uses|Itchy skin}}, {{Uses|Swellings}}, {{Uses|Earache}}.
==Chemical Composition==
The leaves contain beta-sitosterol and its D-glucoside, an alkaloid, oxalic acid and amino acids.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=Kanakayya ಕನಕಾಯ, Agniballi ಅಗ್ನಿಬಳ್ಳಿ|ml=Ulinna, Karuttakunni|sa=Karnasphota, Sphutavalkali|ta=Modikkottan, Mudakkarutana(Siddha), Mudukkottan|te=Vekkudutiga, Jyotishmati|hi=Kaanphuti, Lataaphataki|en=Ballon Vine, Heart's Pea|mr=Kanphuti, Kapal phodi}}<ref name="Common names"/>
==Properties==
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|white White with a yellowish centre|Sepals 4|Flowering throughout the year and In terminal and/or axillary pseudoracemes}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|Inflated capsule|2 cm long||Capsule Globose, Not winged|seeds Seeds upto 5|Fruiting throughout the year}}
===Other features===
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
*[[Āragvadhādi Kvātha Cūrṇa]]* [[Chukkumthippalyadi gulika]]* [[keshakamalam hair oil]]* [[Mahadhanwantaram gulika]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
==Where to get the saplings==
==How to plant/cultivate==
Can be grown from seeds, in regular potting soil. <ref name="How to plant/cultivateCultivation details"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
File:Cardiospermum halicacabum 00.jpg|Leaves
File:Cardiospermum halicacabum 01.jpg|Flower
File:Cardiospermum halicacabum 04.jpg|Fruits
File:Cardiospermum halicacabum 08.jpg|Fruit cut open
File:Cardiospermum halicacabum 09.jpg|Seeds
</gallery>
==References==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">The Ayuredic Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1, Volume-5, Page no-11[http://gbpihedenvis.nic.in/PDFs/Glossary_Medicinal_Plants_Springer.pdf Chemical composition]</ref><ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/pages/582320/detailsMorphology]</ref><ref name="MorphologyCommon names">[https://sites.google.com/site/indiannamesofplants/via-species/c/cardiospermum-halicacabum-l Common name]</ref><ref name="How to plantCultivation details">[https:/cultivate/pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Cardiospermum+halicacabum Cultivation details]</ref><ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[ https://easyayurveda.com/2017/12/28/balloon-vine-cardiospermum-halicacabum-karnasphota/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref><ref name="Cultivation detailPlant family"]>Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:259</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
*[https://www.cabi.org/ISC/datasheet/16033Cardiospermum halicacabum Linn on cabi.org]*[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/285170668_Review_of_beneficial_and_remedial_aspects_of_Cardiospermum_halicacabum_LCardiospermum halicacabum Linn on researchgate.net]*[http://eol.org/pages/582320/detailsCardiospermum halicacabum Linn on eol.org]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Sapindaceae]]

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