Family Name: Convolvulaceae
Botanical Name(s): Argyreia nervosa
Popular Name(s): Hawaiian baby woodrose seeds, Elephant creeper seeds, Original argyreia seeds, Wooly Morning Glory.
Parts Used: Seeds, wood.
Habitat: Hills, 900 m and above in India.
Description: Hawaiian baby wood rose is a perennial climbing vine with large heart-shaped leaves and white trumpet-shaped flowers. Its large furry seeds grow in seedpods and contain the psychedelic LSA.
Uses: The roots are acrid, bitter, astringent, sweet and emollient. It is used in vitiated conditions kapha and vita, emaciation, wounds, ulcers, anorexia, dyspepsia and latulence. It is widely used for Psychotropic and ornamental purposes.