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State Medicinal Plants Board (SMPB) Kerala

Nervilia crociformis (Zoll. & Moritzi) Seidenf.

  • Family: Orchidaceae
  • Vernacular names: Orilathamara, ഒരിലത്താമര (Malayalam), Trembling Nervilia (English),
  • Distribution: Indo-Malesia, China, New Guinea and Australia
  • Description: Tuberous herbs. Leaves orbicular, cordate, green. Flowers pink, solitary.
  • Habit: Herb
  • Habitat: Moist deciduous forests
  • Flowering & Fruiting: May-June

  • Parts used: Tubers and leaves
  • Properties & Uses: Decoction of leaves are used as a protective medicine after child birth.
  • Systems of Medicines: Folk,
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