Thiruthali (Ipomea Maxima) -Flowers of Kerala

March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Thiruthali (Ipomea maxima) is a small climbing herb found in forests and areas of water proximity. The plant produces a bell-flower of 2” diameter.

The juice of the plant has diuretic properties. Thiruthali stem and root are also useful in treating arsenic poisoning.

Ipomea maxima belongs to the family Convolvulaceae.