Quick Overview
It is prostrate, much branched herb with small woody rootstock. The stem is spreading, wiry, hairy more than 30 cm long. Leaves are numerous, oblong-elliptic or lanceolate, 1.0-3.5 x 0.3-1.0 cm, obtuse at apex, densely covered with appressed silky hairs, petioles is short.Flowers are light-blue, solitary, axillary, bracts lanceolate. Sepals are 4, lanceolate, densely silky.
Botanical Name : Evolvulus Alsinoides
English Name : Slender Dwarf Morning-glory
Tamil Name : விஷ்னுக்கிரந்தி / Vishnu Kiranthi
Hindi Name : विष्णुक्रांता / Vishnukrantha
Malayalam Name : വിഷ്ണുക്രാന്തി / കൃഷ്ണക്രാന്തി / Vishnukranthi / Krishnakranthi
Telugu Name : విష్ణుక్రాంతము / Vishnukranthamu
About Vishnu Kiranthi (Slender Dwarf Morning-Glory):-
It is prostrate, much branched herb with small woody rootstock. The stem is spreading, wiry, hairy more than 30 cm long. Leaves are numerous, oblong-elliptic or lanceolate, 1.0-3.5 x 0.3-1.0 cm, obtuse at apex, densely covered with appressed silky hairs, petioles is short. Flowers are light-blue, solitary, axillary, bracts lanceolate. Sepals are 4, lanceolate, densely silky. Corolla is funnel shaped. They are pollinated by insects. Seeds are dispersed by wind. Capsules are globose, 3-4 mm long, 4-valved. Seeds are usually 4, glabrous.Vishnukranti is rich in medicinal properties. The understanding of these properties will help us to better utilize this herb.
Internal Benefits of Vishnu Kiranthi (Slender Dwarf Morning-Glory):-
- Vishnukranthi Plant Decoction used for Fever, Reducing Stress & Enhancing Memory.
- It is one of the psychotropic drugs that cures nervous debility and dementia.
- It treats disorders of nervous system.
- It gives relief in anxiety, depression, pain, insomnia, epilepsy and fits.
- It reduces stress.
- It detoxifies body.
- It helps in digestive impairment due to nervousness.
- It has laxative action.
- It has aphrodisiac action and strengthens reproductive system.
- It is one of the best herbs used as a general tonic and rejuvenation.
External Benefits of Vishnu Kiranthi (Slender Dwarf Morning-Glory):
It cures Ulcers,toothache,hair care and also used to improve libido.
Procurement & Agriculture Method:
90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature, remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives.
Disclaimer:
The Consumption details and benefits listed out in our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Any how you are requested to consult your Doctor before use