Yellow Vine / Mara Manjal

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Family: Menispermaceae

Genus: Coscinium

Species: C. fenestratum

Yellow vine is popularly known as mara manjal, false calumba, and columbo weed. The botanical name of this herbal plant is Coscinium fenestratum, which belongs to the Menispermaceae family. This medicinal herb has numerous ayurvedic benefits. Each and every part of this plant has various uses, its stems are used to prepare bitter tonic and yellow dye.

This plant is grown in the annual temperature range of 27°C. Traditionally, this herbal plant is used for various health problems like inflammation, skin disease, jaundice, ulcer, snake bites, high blood pressure, and diabetes. It will grow in tropical climates, so it was extended from India to Indonesia. 

Health Benefits

• Yellow vine is one of the best ayurvedic medicines to treat diabetes.
• In Malaysia, the decoction prepared by using yellow vine is given after the baby’s birth.
• It is one of the best ayurvedic medicines to treat influenza and eye disease.
• It is one of the natural remedies for fractures.
• Mara manjal is good to treat fever, skin problems, and general weakness.