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Cissampelos pareira - Laghu patha

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Cissampelos, Patha

Laghu Patha is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae. Various species of this genus have a rich history of traditional use. The species is also known as abuta and is also called laghu patha in Ayurvedic medicine. The herb is widely found in India, Sri Lanka and other countries in the Asian subcontinent.

Uses

  • Laghu patha is used in the treatment of asthma, cough, fever, arthritis, obesity, dysentery, snakebite, jaundice and heart problems
  • It is also used for treatment of blood pressure and skin-related problems.
  • The roots of laghu patha plant have been used to treat malaria and it has been reported to be used for relief of abdominal and rheumatic pains
  • It is used for relief of febrifuge, as diuretic, for prevention of abortions, and against gonorrhea, leprosy, stomach pains, and whooping cough
  • Abuta is helpful in treating women’s ailments, such as preventing miscarriage and uterine hemorrhages.[1]
  • The herb is prescribed in cases of dysentery, piles and urogenital disorders.

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