IndianJadiBooti Vidhara Lakdi - Bidhara Wood - Elephant Creeper - Argyreia Nervosa

A very huge climber, the Elephant Creeper measures more than 8 to 10 metres in length. It has thick stems with white fuzzy hairs covering them. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae plant family. The enormous alternating leaves are cordate, bright green on top but hairy and white underneath, and they are 7.5–30 cm long and at least as wide. The bell-shaped, rose-purple flower has a conspicuous, hairy, white calyx. 2 cm in diameter, the spherical fruit has a short, sharp point.

Scientific evidence supports the use of the herb known as vidhara, also known by its Latin name Argyreia speciosa, to treat Gangrene, rheumatism, internal bleeding, and wounds. Elephant creeper is an other name for this plant. This plant's seeds, roots, and leaves all have a variety of therapeutic uses.

The most typical therapeutic use for vidhara include:
For mending wounds, cuts, and other swelling conditions, the leaves can be advised before being tied on the affected area.
Gangrene can be effectively treated with this plant.
Bed sores can also be treated with Vidhara leaves. The leaves must be mashed for this, and the juice must be drawn out and administered to the affected areas.

Colitis, all types of ulcers, and internal bleeding brought by by any illness can all be successfully treated with Vidhara.
This plant can be used to treat dog bites as well.
Tumors can be effectively treated with vidhara as well. This requires warming the herb's upper surface of the leaves and simmering them in butter. After this, they must be attached to the tumour. This causes the cyst or tumour to explode, which initiates the healing process. The tumour will be successfully inhibited within the body if the leaves are knotted from their lower surface.

Other Names: 

Elephant Creeper, Baby Wood-Rose, Samudravel, Bidhara Lakdi, Vidhara Wood, Elephant Creeper, Argyreia, Nervosa Bidhara Lakdi, Vidhara, Lakdi, Bidhara, Wood, Elephant Creeper