Tag: Botany

1. Somalata (Sarcostemma acidum): Also known as Somavalli, Somalata was commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine for its antihelminthic, diuretic, and laxative properties. It was also believed to be effective in treating skin diseases and respiratory ailments. However, the plant is now considered extinct in the wild due to habitat loss and overexploitation. (Reference: Sharma, P.…