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    Murudshinga / Aati / मुरुडशेंग /आती / Indian Screw Tree / Helicteres isora L.

    Local Name: Murudshinga / Aati / मुरुडशेंग /आती

    Common Name: Indian Screw Tree

    Botanical Name: Helicteres isora L.

    Other Languages: Kewad (Marathi); Marorphali (Hindi)

    Status & Habitat

    • Habitat: Shrub

    • Occurrence: Dry deciduous forests; hill slopes.

    • Season of Availability: N/A

    • Geography: Southern Asia and Northern Oceania

    • Method of Propagation: Seed and vegetative propagation

    • Part used for Propagation: Seeds and cuttings

    Edible Parts

    • Edible Parts: Pods

    • Can be Eaten Raw: No

    Method of Consumption

    • Raw: No

    • Ripe: No

    • Both Raw & Ripe: No

    • Dangerous Form to Consume: Raw plant

    • As Food: Fruit powder is mixed with water to make a ladoo and given to mothers post-delivery

    • As Medicine: Used for medicinal purposes: leaf powder is taken; root juice is taken; fruits are eaten boiled or fried; leaf paste is taken.

    • Cooking Without Prior Boiling: No

    • Boiling Before Cooking: No

    • Pickling: N/A

    • Brining: N/A

    • Fermenting: N/A

    • Drying for later Consumption: N/A

    • Overall Method: Used for medicinal purposes: leaf powder is taken; root juice is taken; fruits are eaten boiled or fried; leaf paste is taken.

    Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits

    • Nutritional Benefit: Rich source of antioxidants and carbohydrates.

    • Medicinal Benefit: Skin ailments like eczema, Blood disorders, Scorpion sting, Relieves pain, Used for controlling excessive menstrual bleeding, ear and eye disease

    Tribal Wisdom

    • Tribal Wisdom: Fruits and roots help treat gastrointestinal disorders and infections.

    Recipes

    • Tribal Recipe: Mix fresh root paste with turmeric, then apply to wounds and cuts to help their healing.