Vishnugranti (Trianthema portulacastrum): Traditional Uses, Properties, and Identification

Botanical Profile

• Name: Trianthema portulacastrum L. (Aizoaceae family)
• Common Name: Vishnugranti (India)
• Description: Prostrate/ascending annual succulent herb, up to 30 cm. Leaves simple, opposite/alternate, fleshy, spoon-shaped. Flowers small, greenish-white, clustered at leaf axils. Seeds small, brown, hard-coated.

Traditional Ayurvedic Uses

• Anti-inflammatory
• Antibacterial & antifungal
• Antipyretic (fever-reducing)
• Anti-diarrheal
• Expectorant (cold/cough relief—clears mucus)

Disclaimer

For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner for diagnosis and treatment.

[Image of Trianthema portulacastrum would appear here]