Boo Phali | Corchorus | بو پھلی

Arabic : Aqar bael

Sindhi : Mandheri

English: Corchorus 

Latin : Corchorus Depressus Linn

BOPHALI – Kurand Ghas – Desi Jadi Buti is traditionally used in pain, fever, sexual dysfunction and to treat gonorrhea. In the present investigation, various pharmacognostical standards for C. depressus have been established. Collection of plant material was carried out and its morphological, physico-chemical and phytochemical studies including HPTLC of leaf, root and stem of plant were investigated. Microscopically, leaf of C. depressus showed presence of anomocytic stomata, crescent shaped vascular bundles, unicellular trichomes.

BOPHALI – KURAND GHAS – CORCHORUS DEPRESSUS Benefits:

It helps us in preventing and curing the following:

• It is used in cases of chronic cystitis.
• Corchorus is also the herb of choice when dealing with milder ailments that require a mild laxative.
• It is a digestive aid or a natural cough suppressant.