Cardiospermum halicacabum Linn

Arabic Name : Laflaf, Habb al-qulqul
Bengali Name : Nayaphataki, Jyotishmati
Chinese Name : Tao ti ling
English Name : Heartseed, Balloon Vine, Love-in-a-Puff
French Name : Pois-de-coeur
German Name : Herzsame, Ballonrebe
Gujarati Name : Bodha, Kapaalphodi, Nayaphatki, Shivajaala, Karodio
Hindi Name : Kanphata, Kanputi, Kanphuti, Kapalphoti
Kannada Name : Kanakayya
Latin name : Cardiospermum halicacabum Linn.
Marathi Name : Fatphati, Kaanphuti
Persian Name : Habbul Qilqil
Punjabi Name : Habul Kalkal
Sanskrit Name : Karavi, Karnaspota, Kakadni, Indravalli, Lataphatki
Urdu Name : Habbul Qilqil

Description : The seeds are antibacterial, antiinflammatory, aphrodisiac, diaphoretic, diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, laxative, refrigerant, rubefacient, stomachic and sudorific. Useful in rheumatism, stiffness of the limbs, nervousness, haemorrhoids, chronic bronchitis, phthisis and sexual and seminal debility. Also useful in eczema, blisters, dry skin and itch.

Externally useful in rheumatism and lumbago.

Recommended Dosage : 5 to 7 g powder of dried seeds.

Contraindication : This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.