Description

Perennial climber with broad oval leaves and small greenish-white flowers.

Habitat & Cultivation

Pergularia is native to India. Its aerial parts are gathered throughout the year.

Parts Used

Aerial parts.

Constituents

Pergularia contains a resin, bitter principles, and plant sterols.

Medicinal Actions & Uses

Pergularia is thought to have bitter, expectorant, diuretic, and laxative properties, and is employed in several ways in Indian herbal medicine. It is prescribed as a treatment for bronchitis and asthma. Pergularia is also used as a means to curtail heavy menstrual or non-menstrual uterine bleeding. Juice from the leaves may be applied to relieve the pain and swelling of cysts and rheumatic joints.