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    Aeschynomene indica Medicinal Uses

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    In this article we will discuss about the Aeschynomene indica:- common name, scientific name, medicinal uses and photos.

    Common name

    • English: Budda pea
    • Tamil: Thakkapundu, Nettithakkai
    • Hindi: Laugauni
    • Kannada: Bendukasa, Bendu kasa
    • Marathi: Nalabi
    • Telugu: Tigajeluga, Jeeluga
    • Malayalam: Nellithali, Nettuthakkai, Thakkapundu
    • Bengali: kath shola

    Scientific name

    • Name: Aeschynomene indica L.
    • Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
    • Synonyms: Aeschynomene diffusa, Aeschynomene kashmiriana, Aeschynomene pumila

    Aeschynomene indica Medicinal Uses

    • The herb leaves used for snakebite, kidney stones and urinary disorders
      The plant extract has spermicidal activity
    • The stem bark of the plant and root of Andrographis paniculata are crushed and the paste is taken with honey to cure dysurea.
    • Juice of the young stem and leaf along with cumeen seeds are made in to paste and taken twice a day for seven days for cure malaria.

    Other Uses

    • Leaf is used as fodder.
    • Soft wood is used for making sola-hats.
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