OFFICIAL NAME – Roscoea purpurea
HEALTH BENEFIT – Kakoli is a medicinal plant useful in treatment of leucorrhoea and impotence. Also useful in arthritis, burning sensation, urinary problems and inflammation.
HOME REMEDY – Its root’s decoction is used to wash genitals in leucorrhoea. Its root’s powder is consumed in milk.
NUTRITION CONTAIN – Anti diabetic properties, immunity enhancer, antipyretic, antibacterial, galactagogue, aphrodisiac and diuretic.
OTHER NAME – Vayasoli, Vira, Kayastha, Madhura, Ksheera, Shukla, Vayastha, Karnika etc.
FLAVOUR – Sweet in taste.
CHEMISTRY – It contains ethanoic acid, which is an immunomodulator.