The meaning of the symbols of harrisonia, perforata, blanco, merr seen in a dream.

(Linn.) Hallier f.

Family: Convolvulaceae.

Habitat: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan.

Action: Seeds—sedative.

The seeds contain ergoline alkaloids. The alkaloids are reported to produce vasoconstrictor, uterotonic, neurohor- monic, sympathicolytic and sedative effects.

Plants of Merremia sp. are twiners and are used as diuretic, deobstruent, antirheumatic and alterative; the root is used as a mouthwash; leaves are used for burns, scalds and sores. M. vitifo- lia (Burm. F.) Hallier f. exhibits potent diuretic and antiseptic activity in strangury and urethral discharges. (Most of the twiners are known as Prasaarini in Indian medicine and are specific for rheumatic affections.)... merremia quinquefolia

(Linn.) Hallier. f.

Synonym: Convolvulus tridentatus Linn.

Ipomoea tridentata (L.) Roth.

Family: Convolvulaceae.

Habitat: Upper Gangetic Plain, Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal, South India and Gujarat.

Ayurvedic: Prasaarini (Kerala and Karnataka), Tala-nili.

Siddha/Tamil: Mudiyaakunthal.

Action: Laxative, astringent, anti-inflammatory. Used in piles, swellings, rheumatic affections, stiffness of the joints, hemiplegia and urinary affections.

The aerial parts contain the flavo- noids, diometin, luteolin and their 7- O-beta-D-glucosides.... merremia tridentata

(English) A great and powerful ruler

Merrik, Merryck, Merryk, Meryk, Meryck... merrick

(English) One who is lighthearted and joyful

Merree, Merri, Merrie, Merrielle, Merrile, Merrilee, Merrili, Merrily, Merryn, Merrilie, Meri, Merrea, Merie... merry

White vinegar; sometimes used as a gargle for treating sore throat and tonsillitis, combined with bicarbonato de sodio(baking soda); it is said to have a drying effect on the tonsils when used this way; vinegar is also used as a douche for treating vaginal infections, urogenital inflammation and menstrual disorders.... vinagre blanco