PLANT NAME: Mudakathan or Balloon Vine
OTHER NAME: Ballon vine, Love-in-a-puff, Heartpea, Heartseed.
BOTANICAL NAME: Cardiospermum halicacabum
FAMILY: Sapindaceae
SOIL: Grows well in wide range of soil in india
ORGIN: Bermuda
PLANT HEIGHT: 5 to 8 inches
PLANT TYPE: Climbing plant
PROPAGATION: Propagation done through seeds
- Mudakathan keeerai or leaves has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Mudakathan is a remedy used in Indian traditional medicine to cure rheumatism and limb stiffness. It’s also been shown to help with lumbago, cough, and several nervous disorders. It provides noticeable alleviation to those suffering from arthritis, joint discomfort, and even gout.
- It is used for treating joint pain, swelling in the joints, and is effective for rheumatoid arthritis.
- It is effective in treating lumbago, cough and some nervous disease.
- It is beneficial for skin problems.
- It can give relief from dandruff and itchy scalp when it is applied on to the hair or scalp as sticky paste.