The giant potato (Ipomoea mauritiana) is a type of morning glory plant. Like the sweet potato, it belongs to the Ipomoea genus. It grows as a vine.
Special Precautions of Ipomoea Mauritiana
Benefits and uses of Ipomoea Mauritiana are
Ipomoea mauritiana is used in Ayurvedic medicine where it is known as 'Vidari'.
- Tuberous roots contain a resin similar to Jalap resin and are considered tonic, aphrodisiac, demulcent, lactagogue and cholagogue.
- Powdered root is given in diseases of spleen and liver, debility, fatty deposition and menorrhagia.
- Tubers are used for the treatment of sexual disabilities in Khagrachari (Yusuf et al. 2009).
- Ether soluble fraction of the plant is hypotensive and muscle relaxant (Asolkar et al., 1992).