Myths and Religious Uses of Vidhara, Elephant creeper in Uttarakhand

Plant Myths, Religious Importance, and Traditions in Uttarakhand (Himalaya) - 29

By: Bhishma Kukreti, M.Sc. (Botany) (Mythology, Culture Research Scholar)

Botanical name – Argyreia nervosa

Local Name – Vidhara

Hindi Name – Vidhara, Ghav Bel, Samudrasok

Sanskrit Name – Murva, Samudrafalak, Samudrasosh

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Medical uses- Widely used in neo muscular disorder, inflammatory conditions, hemorrhoids, urinary disorder, voice improvement, skin improvement and impotency too

                   Myths, Religious Uses and Traditions

  Hindu astrology relates Vidhara with Buddh Grah or Mercury planet. Astrologer suggest that  the person affected by  Mercury cursing or Buddh dosh , should tie Vidhara or elephant creeper root by green tag and cloth and tie the same on upper hand on Wednesday.

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Copyright@ Bhishma Kukreti, Mumbai 2017

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