Latin Names: Operculina Turpethum / Lpomoea Turpethum

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Sanskrit / Indian Name: Nishotra, Triputa, Trivruth, Nisoth

Cure for: Operculina Turpethum or Nisoth is commonly used medicinal herb. The main part of plant that is used as medicine is its root. The plant has laxative property and thus effective in curing constipation, relieving flatulence and colic condition. It is also useful in periodic fevers as it helps in reducing body temperature. It is also effective in obesity because it decreases the excessive body fat. It is also used in the treatment of anemia in the combination with other herbs. This herb is used for the treatment of many other diseases like arthritis, dropsy, gout, jaundice.