Botanical Name: Salacia Reticulata
Other Names: Saptarangi, Chinese salacia, Lolly berry, Ekanayaka, Ekanayakana Balli
Salacia reticulata Wight, belonging to the Hypocrataceae family, is a woody climbing shrub characterized by greenish-brown bark. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. Additionally, related species such as S. chinensis and S. oblonga can be found in various regions across Asia and other parts of the world.
Medicinal Uses:
- Treating gonorrhea
- Asthma
- Itchiness
- Joint pain (rheumatism)
- Obesity
- Thirst
- Menstrual problems
