Parpadagam is a traditional medicinal herb widely used in Ayurveda and Siddha systems of medicine. It is valued for its cooling, detoxifying, and fever-reducing properties.
Botanically, Parpadagam is commonly identified as Mollugo cerviana, though in some regions it may also refer to Oldenlandia corymbosa (depending on traditional usage and locality).
It is a small, spreading annual herb with:
Thin branching stems
Small narrow leaves
Tiny white or greenish flowers
Bitter to mildly astringent taste
Parpadagam is traditionally used for:
Reducing fever (especially seasonal fevers)
Cooling the body
Treating urinary tract issues
Managing skin conditions
Supporting liver health
Detoxifying herbal decoctions (Kashayam)
It is often prepared as:
Herbal decoction (Kashayam)
Powder (Chooranam)
Infusion
Combined herbal formulations
Depending on region and language, Parpadagam is also known as:
Parpadakam
Parppadagam
Parpataka (Sanskrit)
Diamond Flower (common English name for Oldenlandia)
Carpetweed (for Mollugo species)
Shivappu Parpadagam (regional variation)
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