Karamullu, Mulakuthali (Toddalia Asiatica) Kakkathodali

A prickly powerhouse of healing! 🌿 Karamullu (Wild Lime) is a thorny vine, revered in Ayurveda for its fever-reducing & medicinal roots.

Karamullu: The Thorny Guardian of the Forest Pharmacy 🌿

Meet Karamullu, a plant that defends its profound medicinal secrets with a formidable armor of thorns. Scientifically known as Toddalia asiatica and also called Mulakuthali or the Orange Climber, this vigorous, scrambling shrub is a cornerstone of Ayurvedic and traditional medicine. While its sharp, hooked prickles make it a challenging plant to handle, they protect one of the most versatile and potent natural remedies in the herbal world.

The Karamullu vine is easily identified by its dense covering of thorns and its small, citrus-scented leaves. But its true power lies in its root and stem bark. In Ayurveda, it is celebrated as a powerful antipyretic (fever-reducing) and anti-inflammatory agent. It is traditionally used to treat fevers, including those associated with malaria, to support respiratory health, to alleviate digestive issues, and to relieve rheumatic pains. Its strong, medicinal properties command both respect and careful, knowledgeable application.

This is a plant for the serious herbalist, representing the principle that the most powerful healing often requires skill and respect to access.

Why Karamullu is a Herbalist’s Treasure:

• A Potent Fever Fighter: Its roots are a key traditional remedy for reducing fevers and combating infections.

• A Versatile Therapeutic Agent: Used for a wide range of ailments from coughs and indigestion to arthritis and skin conditions.

• A Resilient Native Climber: Thrives in challenging conditions, symbolizing the rugged strength of wild medicine.

• A Citrus-Scented Thorny Barrier: Can be used to create an impenetrable, living fence that also serves as a medicinal resource.

⚠️ A Note of Knowledge and Caution:
Karamullu is a powerful medicinal plant. Its use should be guided exclusively by the expertise of a qualified Ayurvedic or traditional practitioner. The thorns can cause painful scratches, so always handle with heavy-duty gloves.

Ideal For: Advanced Ayurvedic practitioners, experienced herbalists, and those with the knowledge to safely cultivate and utilize this potent botanical.

Respect the thorns. Revere the remedy.
Available for knowledgeable practitioners at Ivy Paradise Online.