Nervilia aragoana Health Dictionary

Gaudich.

Synonym: Pogonia flabelliformis Lindl.

Family: Orchidaceae.

Habitat: Tropical Himalayas from Garhwal eastwards at altitudes of 1,200-1,500 m and in Bihar, Konkan, North Kanara and Travancore.

Ayurvedic: Padmachaarini, Shankhaaluka. (Sthala Kamala is a doubtful synonym.)

Action: Astringent, diuretic (used in dysuria).

A decoction of leaves is given after parturition.