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नकछिकनी Sneezing silk

Dregea volubilis

Description:

The leaves are much employed as an application to boils and abscesses. The roots and tender stalks are considered emetic and expectorant. The young roots are cut and the exuding juice is inserted into the nose to cause sneezing.

Notes:

“bless you”

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4 Comments

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

“bless you”

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

ID Updated,

@ Leuba hope will be helpful,

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

Leuba, I had spotted this at a Bungalow compound of friend (even he don't know), very common but not know which plant is this, Having very hard fruits as it shown...

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 12 years ago

I have seen this plant in India but can't remember what it's called. Sachin, could you please find out what it is and post info. on Noah for those interested?

Sachin Zaveri
Spotted by
Sachin Zaveri

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Spotted on Dec 25, 2011
Submitted on Dec 26, 2011

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