![]() Different Names of Trikosaki The botanical name of Trikosaki is "Mukia Maderaspatana". This medicinal plant has numerous common names which vary according to the different languages of India. Trikosaki is commonly known as "Bilari" and "Gulya Kakri" in Bengali and Hindi, "Mani Tonde" in Kannada, "Chiraati" in Marathi, "Maluram" in Tamil, "Mukkalpiram" in Malayalam and "Kutarubudama" in Telugu. "Trikosaki" is the Sanskrit naming of this medicinal plant. Characteristic Features of Trikosaki ![]() Calyx of this medicinal plant is hairy, bear a tube of 2 mm long, narrowly cam-panulate; corolla pubescent, segments ovate-oblong, rounded at the apex, 2 mm long. Fruits of Trikosaki plants are popularly known as berry and are globule-ellipsoid, up to 1.5 cm in diameter. These are pale green in colour with longitudinal cream stripes along with ripening scarlet. The seeds are 4 mm long and 2 mm broad, present in numerous numbers. These are closely arranged, compressed and ellipsoid. Medicinal Values of Trikosaki Trikosaki plants are important for its numerous medicinal values. Several medicines are prepared from its different plant parts. The tender shoots and bitter leaves are used as a gentle aperient, and are prescribed for vertigo and biliousness. The root of the plant, when chewed, relieves toothache; a decoction of the root is used to relieve flatulence. A decoction of the seeds is used as a sudorific whereas the crushed seeds are applied externally to relieve body-aches. In Ayurveda practice, the fruits are used in the treatment of dysuria, piles, polyuria and tuberculosis. In Siddha the root and leaf are used to treat fever, dyspnoea, abdominal disorders, cough and vomiting. (Last Updated on : 25-05-2015) |
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