Malathangi (Cissampelos Pareira) -Ayurvedic Medicinal Herbs

March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Malathangi pacha (Cissampelos pareira) is a woody wine found in the forest regions of Kerala.

It is used in different Ayurvedic medicines. The roots are diuretic and purgative. It is used in the treatment of different conditions ranging from back pains to Parkinson’s disease.

Cissampelos pariera belongs to the family Meispemaceae.