Thoduvala

🌿 Botanical Name: Purple Fruited Pea Eggplant

🌿Herbal Uses of Thoduvalai:

1. Respiratory Health

   • Asthma Relief: Helps in managing asthma and other respiratory conditions.

   • Cough Suppressant: Used to treat persistent cough and bronchitis.

   • Expectorant: Loosens mucus and facilitates easier breathing.
     
     

2. Anti-Inflammatory and Pain Relief

   • Joint Pain: Reduces inflammation and pain, especially in arthritis.

   • Muscle Aches: Relieves muscle pain and stiffness.

   • Headaches: Can be used as a remedy for tension and migraine headaches.
     
     

3. Skin Health

   • Skin Infections: Used to treat minor cuts and infections, promoting healing.

   • Skin Soother: Applied to reduce irritation and inflammation on the skin.
     
     

4. Immune System Support

   • Antibacterial: Possesses antibacterial properties that help prevent infections

   • Boosts Immunity: Supports the body’s defense mechanisms and fights against pathogens.
     
     

5. Digestive Health

   • Appetite Stimulant: Promotes appetite and aids in digestion.

   • Indigestion: Used for soothing indigestion and bloating.

   • Gut Health: Helps maintain a healthy gut flora and digestive function.
     
     

6. Fever and Cold Remedy

   • Fever Reduction: Often used to treat fever through sweat induction.

   • Cold & Flu: Provides relief from symptoms like body aches and congestion.
     
     

7. Menstrual Health

   • Pain Relief: Eases menstrual cramps and abdominal discomfort during menstruation.
     
     

8. Wound Healing

   • Cuts and Wounds: Has properties that may help in wound healing and reducing inflammation at the site of injury.

🌱Plant Description:

• Type: Perennial herb

• Height: Typically grows up to 2 feet (60 cm).

• Structure: Herbaceous with trailing stems and spreading growth habit.

• Leaves: Broad, ovate leaves, usually with a distinct three-lobed shape (hence "trilobatum").

• Roots: Forms a fibrous root system that spreads outwards, enhancing its medicinal properties.

🌸Flowering & Fruit:

• Flowers: Small, violet to white, star-shaped flowers.

• Inflorescence: The flowers grow in clusters or small bunches.

• Fruiting: Produces small, berry-like fruits, but these are not typically consumed.

🌱Propagation:

• By Seeds or Cuttings: Can be propagated from seeds or cuttings taken from mature plants.

🗓️Harvest Time:

• Typically harvested after 4-5 months of growth, once the plant has fully matured.

• Early harvesting may yield smaller, milder-tasting leaves. The plant is usually consumed fresh.