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    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

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