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    Anantmul / अनंतमूळ / Hemidesmus indicus (L.) R. Br.

    Local Name: Anantmul / अनंतमूळ

    Common Name: Indian sarsaparilla

    Botanical Name: Hemidesmus indicus (L.) R. Br.

    Status & Habitat

    • Habitat: Herb

    • Occurrence: Tilled or burnt fields; plains from the coast; scrub jungles

    • Season of Availability: Warmer parts of the year

    • Geography: South Asia

    • Method of Propagation: Seeds or wood cuttings

    • Part used for Propagation: Seeds or softwood pieces

    Edible Parts

    • Edible Parts: Root

    • Can be Eaten Raw: No

    Method of Consumption

    • Raw: No

    • Ripe: No

    • Both Raw & Ripe: No

    • Dangerous Form to Consume: Raw plant

    • As Food: Root syrup may be used as a flavoring agent.

    • As Medicine: Helps treat oligospermia, gastritis, anorexia, menorrhagia

    • Cooking Method: Root syrup taken.

    • Preservation / Curing Technique: N/A

    • Does Require Another Plants to be cooked together: N/A

    • Souring Agents Required: N/A


    Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits

    • Nutritional Benefit: Contains tannins and flavonoids.

    • Medicinal Benefit: Helps treat oligospermia, gastritis, anorexia, menorrhagia

    Tribal Wisdom

    • Tribal Wisdom: Helps treat oligospermia, gastritis, anorexia, menorrhagia

    Recipes

    • Tribal Recipe: N/A