Sanskrit: Chhayaparpatika
Hindi: Paper bhed
English: Slender Oldenlandia
Malayalam: Njonganampullu നൊങ്ങണംപുല്ല്
It is an erect, many-branched herb, branches are slender, and leaves are linear– lance-shaped, oppositely arranged. Flowers are white, and tiny and appear in leaf axils, singly on slender long stalks, 4 spreading petals; up to 5 mm in diameter. Fruit is round capsules shaped and contains small seeds inside.
Useful plant parts:
Whole plant
Medicinal uses:
Used to treat elephantiasis, burning sensation, asthma, bronchitis, inflammations, ulcers, and fever.
How to prepare medicines:
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