VINCHHUDO

Common name Vinchhudo, Devil’s claw
Botanical Name Martynia annua
Vernacular name English-Devil’s claw
Hindi- Bichuhathajori
Sanskrit-Kakangi
Family Martyniaceae
Class Dicotyledonae
Parts of plant used Seed
Chemical Constituents Fixed oil
Therapeutic uses In inflammation and burns, in itching, as local sedative, in epilepsy, tuberculosis, as anthelmitic, analgesic antipyretic, anti bacterial, anti convulsant and in antifertility.

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