Parpadaga Pul / Carpetweed Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Molluginaceae

Genus: Mollugo

Species: M. verticillata

Binomial name: Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed is also known as Indian chickweed. It is a rapidly spreading annual plant widely grown in tropical regions. This plant can easily climb over the nearby plants and obstacles. This plant has narrow, whorled leaves. The leaves of this plant are 1-3 cm in length and possess an obovate shape.

The flowers are usually in clusters of 2-5 and they bloom from July to September. The flowers are white or greenish-white in a color that has tiny 5-15 mm stalks. The flowers quickly turn into fruits. This egg-shaped fruit is 1.5-4 mm in length. This weed also has some health benefits.

Health Benefits

• Carpetweed is good to treat thyroid problems.
• It is also used to treat fever.
• Traditionally, this herb helps to control stress levels.
• It also helps to balance hormones.