Cardiospermum halicacabum
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Family : Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)
Common name : Balloon Vine, Love-in-a-puff, heart pea, heartseed
Common name : Balloon Vine, Love-in-a-puff, heart pea, heartseed
Cardiospermum halicacabum-Balloon Vine
is a woody perennial vine distributed almost globally in the tropics.
It is a fast growing vine up to 10 feet. Leaves are trifoliate, up to 4
inches long, with highly lobed leaflets. The plant climb with tendrils
and needs some form of support.
The small white flowers bloom from summer through fall, flowers are not very showy. The fruit is more interesting, from which the plant gets its common name. It is a brown, thin-shelled, inflated angled capsule up to 3 cm across, containing 3 black seeds each, with a white heart-shaped scar.
Part used : Whole plant,young leaf,roots,leaves, seeds
Actions : Anti-vatha, Analgesic, Diuretic, Laxative, Stomachic, Anti-inflammatory.
Medicinal uses of Cardiospermum halicacabum : : The oil prepared from the leaves
acts as a very effective external application for arthritis and other
painful conditions of the body.2 to 3 drops of juice of the leaves can
be used as a ear drops for ear ache, purulent discharge from ears.
The decoction prepared from the roots can be given for haemorrhoids.
The leaves can be crushed well, ground and applied over the lower abdomen of the delivered woman. This helps in expulsion of waste products out of the uterus.
The leaves can be crushed well, ground and applied over the lower abdomen of the delivered woman. This helps in expulsion of waste products out of the uterus.
The decoction prepared from the
samoolam or whole plant can be given in the dose of 20 to 30 ml for
constipation and abdominal discomfort.
For hydrocele the leaves can be applied as an external paste over the scrotum.
For any inflammation, the leaves cooked in castor oil is ground and applied over the affected areas.
For hydrocele the leaves can be applied as an external paste over the scrotum.
For any inflammation, the leaves cooked in castor oil is ground and applied over the affected areas.
For
dandruff, the leaves are soaked in water and then crushed well. This
water is used in cleaning the hairs. The oil prepared from the paste of
the leaves and gingilly oil can be used as a hair tonic and cure for
dandruff.
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/ Leaf/Vine Extrac,Homeopathics - Cardiospermum halicacabum, Cardiospermum halicacabum Inflammation (leaf tea preparation, Cardiospermum halicacabum and parasitic infestations
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