Lindernia antipoda Medicinal Uses

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

Common name

• English names: Sparrow False Pimpernel
• Tamil name: Phannipoondu, Thannipoondu
• Telugu name: Neella pundu

Scientific name

• Name: Lindernia antipoda (L.) Alston
• Family: Linderniaceae (Lindernia family)
• Synonyms: Ruellia antipoda, Bonnaya antipoda

Lindernia antipoda Medicinal Uses

• The whole plant extract is used for cough and swelling pain in the throat.
• Leaves are used for jaundice
• In Malaysia, the root with the addition of an astringent is used to cure diarrhea.
• A decoction of roots and leaves is used as a dewormer.
• In Indonesia, the plant is part of a drug against vertigo
• In Taiwan, the whole plant is considered an emmenagogue.

Sparrow False Pimpernel Photos