Volkameria inermis L.

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

Common name

• English: Embrert, Garden quinine
• Tamil: Cankan kuppi, Pampu kanni
• Hindi: Sankuppi
• Kannada: Kundali gida
• Marathi: Vanajai
• Telugu: Etipisangi, Pishinika
• Malayalam: Cheruchinna, Puzhamulla, Vishamadari

Scientific name

• Name: Volkameria inermis L.
• Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)
• Synonyms: Clerodendrum inerme, Catesbaea javanica, Ovieda inermis

Volkameria inermis Medicinal Uses

• Leaves of Volkameria inermis and senna auriculata and pure camphor ground with coconut oil and paste applied over the itching part
• The leaf juice used for head ache
• The juice of the leaves are used as a remedy to bring down fever
• The seeds or roots used as a remedy for upset stomach, expecially if caused by poisonous seafood.
• In Thailand, leaves decoction used in the treatment of skin diseases and itches
• In Vietnam, a decoction of roasted leaves is considered a remedy for beriberi

Other Uses

• It’s commonly used as a hedge plant in India
• Leaf extracts sprayed on tobacco plants early in the season at a dilution of 1:1000 gave good protection against tobacco mosaic virus

Embrert Photos