Tinospora crispa, Cocculus crispum, Menispermum crispum

Putarwali
Family: Menispermaceae
Origin: South East Asia
Vine or creeper

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Tinospora crispa is a climbing plant and is used as a traditional medicine to treat diabetes. Its aqueous extract was capable of lowering blood sugar and insulin levels. Stem: antipyretic, diaphoretic, stomachic.

Similar plants:

Tinospora sp. (Tinospora)
Cocculus laurifolius (Laurel-leaf Snailseed)
Menispermum dauricum (Menispermum, Moonseed)

Link to this plant:

https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/tinospora_crispa.htm