Lipasis rostrata Health Dictionary

Lipasis Rostrata: From 1 Different Sources

Rehd.

Family: Orchidaceae.

Ayurvedic: Jivaka-Rshabhaka (bulbs of Microstylis wallichi Lindl. and M. musifera, also of other orchids, are sold as Jivaka-Rshabhaka).

Action: Used in age-sustaining and invigorating tonics.

Health Source: Indian Medicinal Plants
Author: Health Dictionary

(Jacq.) Cogn.

Synonym: K. rostrata (Rottl.) Cogn. Bryonia rostrata Rottl. Rhynghocarpa foetida Clarke

Family: Cucurbitacease.

Habitat: Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Folk: Appakovay (Tamil Nadu). Kukumadona, Nagadonda (Andhra Pradesh) Nurakvel (Maharashtra).

Action: Root and fruit—demulcent; used in asthma and piles.... kedrostis foetidissima