Balloon Vine

Botanical name - Cardiospermum halicacabum
Family - Sapindaceae

A climber with tendrils. The leaf mixed in water is used as head cleanser. Hair oil made with these leaves promotes hair growth. Leaf decoction is given in skin eruptions. Leaf paste is applied on sores and wounds. A leaf coated with castor oil is applied over rheumatic joints and swellings.