Nandyarvattam Plant

Tabernaemonta divaricata

Tabernaemonta divaricata

Nandyarvattam, also known as Crape Jasmine or East Indian Rosebay,  is an evergreen shrub is commonly found in Kerala. It can grow up to 5 to 6 feet and blooms throughout the year.

The flower, root and latex-like sap is used in Ayurvedic medicine to purifying blood, as well as alleviate skin diseases, head ache and itching.

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