Botanical Name: Gloriosa superba
Other Names: flame lily, climbing lily, creeping lily, glory lily, gloriosa lily, tiger claw, agnishikha and fire lily.
Gloriosa superba is an elegant, herbaceous vine that emerges from a robust tuberous rootstock. Its leaves, which alternate or may seem opposite, are simple and strap-like, featuring a tendril-like tip. The vibrant flowers bloom on extended stalks and exhibit six distinct parts, showcasing hues of yellow or red with gracefully undulating margins.
Medicinal Uses:
- Gout
- Infertility
- Snakebite
- Ulcers
- Arthritis
- Cholera
- Colic
- Kidney problems
- Typhus
- Itching
