Choriyanam (Tragia Involucrata) — Ayurvedic Medicinal Herbs

March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Choriyanam (Tragia involucrata) is a small annual herb, characterized for its leaf which causes itching on skin when come in contact with. There are certain small hair-like projections on the lower side of the leaf. These hairs are responsible for the itching effect.

The extracts from this plant has diaphoretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. The root-paste preparation is used to evict guinea worms. It is also used in the treatment of itchy boils of skin.

Tragia involucrate belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae.