saptala :
A perennial, woody, large climbing shrub grows on big trees. Leaves bipinnate, with sharp prickles on main rachis. Pinnate 8 -10 pairs, leaflets small, sessile; flowers small heads, fruits thin pods with 6-10 seeds per podTaxonomical Classification
VERNACULAR NAMES
English: mongoose plant, Soapnut acaciaHindi: Satala, Kochi, Seekakai
Malayalam: Charmalanta, Cheevikka, Seekakkai, Cheenikka
Synonyms
Synonyms in Ayurveda: saptala, satala, carmasahva, caramakasaRasa: Kashaya Tikta
Guna: Laghu
Veerya: Sheetha
Parts used for medicinal purpose
Pods, ,Morphology:
A perennial, woody, large climbing shrub grows on big trees. Leaves bipinnate, with sharp prickles on main rachis. Pinnate 8 -10 pairs, leaflets small, sessile; flowers small heads, fruits thin pods with 6-10 seeds per podGeographical distribution:
Throughout India, grows wildly in forests.Therapeutic Uses:
Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, skin disease, burning sensation, constipation, calculi, hemorrhoids, vitilligo and eczema.- » Classification and names of saptala
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