Family

Apocynaceae

Genus

Ceropegia

Common Name

Ba Yun

Plant Figure

Description

Ceropegia bulbosa is an important medicinal plant, used in the treatment of various ailments including diarrhea, dysentery, and syphilis. This is primarily attributed to the presence of pharmaceutically active secondary metabolites, especially cerpegin. This alkaloid contributes to several pharmacological activities including antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anti-ulcer, tranquilizing, anti-bacterial, and analgesic.