Cyclea peltata – A Valuable Medicinal Climber of India
Cyclea peltata, botanically referred to as Cissampelos pareira Linn. in North India and Cyclea peltata in South India, is a well-known medicinal plant belonging to the family Menispermaceae. It is a perennial twining climber that grows naturally in forests, hedges, and moist shady areas. The plant is widely used in Ayurveda and folk medicine due…