Ummam (Datura Stramonium) -Ayurveda Medicinal Plants

March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Ummam (Datura stramonium) is a quick growing wild perennial herb common in rural and semi forest areas of Kerala. The flowers look like creamy-white, long, large bells.

The fruits and roots of ummam are used in different Ayurveda medicines. The leaves are narcotic. They are used in the treatment of asthma.

Ummam is also the chief ingredient of Kanaka Asava, a preparatory Ayurvedic medicine.

Datura stramonium belongs to the family solanaceae.