• Botanical Name : Operculina Turpethum
• Family Name : Convolvulaceae
• Common Name : Indian Jalap, Turpeth, St. Thomas Lidpod
• Part Used : Roots
• Habitat : Throughout india upto 900 m, cultivated occasionally.
• Product offered : Roots

Uses : It has anthelmintic expectorant, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and purgative properties. It is one of the plants mentioned in the literature having claims of activity against liver disorders.