Sanskrit: Chanchu, Dirghachanchu, Kaunti, Raja-jira.
Hindi: Kadukosta, Kadvapath-कड़वा पात
Malayalam: Arenukam-അരേണുകം
It is a many-branched, annual herb usually growing up to at a height of 1 m tall, usually erect. Young branches are purplish and hairy. Leaves are lance-shaped sizes up to 12 cm in length and 3.5 cm board. Flowers are yellow, Fruit is slender erect, and cylindrical in shape with many seeds up to 7 cm.
Leaf Arrangement
Shape-Heart | Margin-Dentated | Venation-Cross venulated |
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Useful plant parts:
Whole plant.
Medicinal uses:
Leaves are used in the treatments to reduce swellings, seeds are used in gripe and nausea.
How to prepare medicines:
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