Name of species- Calotropis gigantea Common Name- Milkweed,Swet Ark Family- Apocynaceae Photo taken on- 12 July,2008 At- Sadashiv jyotirling,Kukas,Jaipur<Rajasthan Description- Dry leaf powder used for treating wounds and boils. leaves found to be effective on elephantiasis. flowers along with jaggery are useful against cough and improving appetite. the mixture of latex, turmeric and sesame oil, useful in treating scabies. Leaves and flowers used for worshiping lord Hanuman. position : Very common.
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