Pedalium murex (Land Caltrops)

Pedalium murex, Land Caltrops, Bada Gokshur. Pedalium murex fruit
Pedalium murex fruit

Botanical name: Pedalium murex

Common names: Land Caltrops, Bada Gokshur

Family: Pedaliaceae

Origin: India

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterYellow, orange flowersEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Pedalium murex is a medicinal plant used in Ayurveda. It is a creeper that is about 2 to 3 ft having branches spread all over, leaves are of irregular shape. Flowers are yellow. Fruits are round and possess 5 to 12 compartments and each compartment contains a seed. The seeds contain aromatic oil. The plant flowers in early winter followed by fruiting. The fruit contains certain alkaloids, helps in suppressing pain and inflammation, has a good effect on the respiratory and digestive system; aphrodisiac agent.

Close related species - Uncarina grandidieri.




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