Balanophora fungosa J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. subsp. Indica (Arn.) B.Hansen

• Family: Balanophoraceae
• Vernacular names: Athithippali, Kannukuttimadu, Nilamchakka, അത്തിതിപ്പലി, കന്നുകുട്ടിമാട്, നിലംചക്ക (Malayalam), Markata Pippali (Sanskrit), Bhoomi Budalam or Veru-Chedi (Tamil)
• Distribution: Indo-Malesia and Australia
• Description: Dioecious, parasitic herbs. Rootstock warted with lenticels. Stem stout, short, cylindric. Leafy bracts ovate to sub orbicular, obtuse at apex, purple. Male inflorescence obovoid, dense raceme. Flowers small. Female inflorescence globose heads, bright red in colour. Ovary ellipsoid, minute.
• Habit: Herb
• Habitat: Evergreen forests
• Flowering & Fruiting: January-March

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• Parts used: Whole plant
• Properties & Uses: The whole plant is dried, powdered and taken internally with honey for the treatment of piles. It is also used for the treatment of skin diseases.
• Systems of Medicines: Ayurveda, Folk,
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