Changeri
- Botanical Name: Oxalis corniculata Linn.
- Family: Oxalidaceae
- Synonyms: Charngeri, Amlapatrika, Teen Pattia
- Vernacular Name: Commonly known as “Changeri” in Hindi, “Indian Sorrel” in English,
and “Puliya Keerai” in Tamil.
- Classification: A small herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Oxalidaceae family.
- Habitat: Found in tropical and subtropical regions, including India, Pakistan, and
Southeast Asia. It grows in gardens, wastelands, roadsides, and grasslands.
- Morphology: A low-growing, creeping herb with slender stems and trifoliate leaves. The
leaves are heart-shaped and joined to a long petiole. The flowers are small, yellow, and grow
in clusters. The fruits are cylindrical capsules containing small, dark seeds.
- Useful Parts: Leaves, stems, and the whole plant.
- Chemical Composition: Contains oxalic acid, vitamin C, flavonoids, tannins, and
essential fatty acids like linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also has phytosterols and phenolic
compounds.
- Pharmacological Action: Known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, diuretic,
astringent, and digestive properties. It is used in treating diarrhea, dysentery, bleeding
disorders, and skin diseases.
- Formulation: Used in Ayurvedic preparations like Changeri Ghrita and herbal teas for
digestive health and skin ailments.
Rasa: Amla, Kasaya
Guna: Laghu , Ruksha
Virya: Ushna
Vipaka: Amla