Amorphophallus paeoniifolius medicinal uses

In this article we will discuss about the elephant foot yam:- common name, scientific name, medicinal uses and photos.

Common name

• English name: Elephant Foot Yam
• Tamil: Anaittantu, Boomi sallaraikilangu, Camattilai
• Hindi Name: Oal, Gandira, Jangli suran

Scientific name

• Name: Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson
• Family: Araceae (Arum family)
• Synonyms: Amorphophallus campanulatus, Pythion campanulatum, Arum phalliferum

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius medicinal uses

• The plant tuber is used to improve appetite.
• The tuber is also prescribed for bronchitis, asthma, abdominal pain, emesis, dysentery, enlargement of spleen, piles, elephantiasis, diseases due to vitiated blood, and rheumatic swellings.
• The plant root is used for dysentery and treatment of acute rheumatisy.
• The tuber dry powder mixed with curd and hot water is taken internally to cure jaundice.

Other uses:

• The whole plant parts are eaten and cooked as vegetables.