Tippa Teega : A Medicinal Plant

 I am hereafter keep writing about the plants and trees we have in our area. We simply do neglect many green entities which are outside our compound. In reality, every plant has its own importance. Be it in Ayurveda or in herbal medicine , these are key players. And of course many other plants are there we know nothing about.  And all these are gifted by Almighty for us for  many purposes including environmental balance. 

                                                                    (TIPPA TEEGA)

Here, above I have given a picture that was taken in front of our residence. It's name in general is Tippa Teega in Telugu. A climbing sort plant. It takes walls, trees and any thing to creep ahead. Commonly Seen in almost everyplace. Not only in forests and thickets, It is seen around public habitations also. How it was existed here..? First, questioned myself. Around our place, there are several neem trees, bamboos and other trees. One must hear the chirping sounds of birds from the heights of all these branches. Perhaps, they could have brought the seeds of this Tippa Teega, from nearby forests. No body intentionally planted these climbing plant. I know it for sure.

Any Medicinal Uses: Tippa Teega is very much known for its traditional medicinal value. These leaves have been used in Ayurveda for centuries. Juice of the leaves prevents swine flu and improves the resistance power of the body. And it cures many other health problems.

Family: Menispermaceae,  Genus: Tinospora