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    Biophytum reinwardtii medicinal uses

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

    Common name

    • English Name: Reinwardt’s Tree Plant
    • Tamil name: Panichuruki, Runakkali
    • Hindi name: Laajjaalu

    Scientific name

    • Name: Biophytum reinwardtii (Zucc.) Klotzsch
    • Family: Oxalidaceae (Wood sorrel family)
    • Synonyms: Oxalis reinwardtii, Oxalis sensitiva, Oxalis reinwardtii

    Biophytum reinwardtii Medicinal uses

    • The leaves decoction is used as a remedy for cough
    • Crushed fresh leaves are applied on cuts and wounds to stop bleeding and quick healing
    • The herb decoction is given for hypertension.
    • In Java, a decoction of the leaves is given for asthma, phthisis, and snake-bite poisoning, while a decoction of the root is drunk for gonorrhea and stone in the bladder.
    • The powdered seed mixed with cow ghee is applied to abscesses to promote suppuration.

    Other uses:

    • Women use this flower for decorate their hair at thiruvaathira festival celebration

    Reinwardt’s Tree Plant Photos

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