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Hiptage benghalensis · Malpighiaceae
A fragrant liana whose blossoms and leaves are used in Ayurveda to combat chronic skin diseases, fevers, and foul wounds.
Hiptage benghalensis is a massive, woody climbing liana celebrated in classical Sanskrit literature for its delightfully scented spring blossoms. In Ayurvedic medicine, Madhavi is categorized as an efficacious Tikta-Kashaya dravya that mitigates Kapha and Pitta. The bark, leaves, and flowers are utilized to combat Kushtha, treat purulent wounds, and quench chronic intermittent fevers.
Stout woody climber; opposite elliptic oblong leaves; terminal racemes of five-petaled fragrant white flowers with the upper petal yellow-tinged; three-winged samara fruits.