Erukku (Calotropis Gigantia) — Ayurvedic Medicinal Herbs

March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Erukku (calotropis gigantia) is a small medicinal herb found in wastelands. Its leaves are broad and resembe jackfruit leaves. The leaves and stem also has a lactic secretion, which is used in the treatment of different conditions including leprosy.

Calotropis gigantean belongs to the family Asclepiadaceae.