Aeschynomene indica L.

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.

Aeschynomene indica Photos

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Reference

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