English Name: Velvet Leaf Tree
Hindi Name: Patha, Padh, Akanadi
Sanskrit Name: Ambasthaki
Latin Name: Cissampelos pareira Linn Pennell
A climbing under shrub with triangular leaves and greenish inflorescence. It is commonly found throughout tropical and subtropical Himalayas. Stem of the plant is used in Ayurveda.
Application
Patha is used in the treatment of chronic non-healing ulcers and sinuses. It is also used in the treatment of chronic skin diseases and in the treatment of poisonous bites. Its anti-inflammatory activity has been investigated with encouraging results.
Chemical composition
Alkaloids like cycleanine, hayatidin, hayatinin and hayatin have been isolated from the plant.
Effect on dosha
Balances "thridoshas".
