| Sanskrit Name: | Vridhadaru |
| Hindi Name: | Vridhadaru |
| English Name: | Elephant Creeper |
| Latin Name: | Argyreia speciosa |
| Description: | An extensive climber with large ovate-cordate leaves found growing wild in north-eastern Himalaya and in south India. Bark and root of the plant are used medicinally. |
| Dosha: | Alleviates vitiation of Vata and Kapha. |
| Usage: | Roots of Elephant Creeper has been extensively used to control inflammation of varied nature. Experimental studies justify such usage by establishing its potent anti inflammatory activity. |
