Madaranga
Botanical name: | Alternanthera sessilis |
Family: | Amaranthaceae |
Local name: | Madaranga |
Common name: | Sessile Joyweed |
Parts used: | Whole plant |
Plant character: | It is perennial prostrate herb with angular stems, whitish floral bracts and flowers at nodes. It is a high light-demanding species. The plant grows plentily in aquatic and semi-aquatic habitats and field bunds, but can also be cultivated for herbal medicines. |
USES:
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable. Decoction of the whole plant is given in gonorrhea. It cures the worms, pimples, asthma problems. The leaves are said to increases eye power, if consumed regularly.
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