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Justicia adhatoda L.
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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Justicia adhathoda |
| Family name: |
ACANTHACEAE
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| English name: |
Malabar Nut
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| Sinhala name: |
Adathoda (ආඩතෝඩා)
Agal adara (අගල් ආධාර)
Wanepala (වනැපල)
Wetahera (වැටහිර)
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| Tamil name: |
Adatodei
Pavattei
Acalai
Atatotai
Attucam
Cimma Muki
Cinkam
Cuvatu
Iratta Pittam
Kattu Murunkai
Pavattai
Vacai
Vacati
Vaittiya Mata
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| Sanskrit name: |
Vasa
Atarusa
Pra Madya
Simhasya
Vaji Danta
Vajin
Vaaska
Vasuka
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| Conservation status: |
LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
Shrub upto 4m high, Leaves oval elliptic, 11-28X4-10 cm, opposite, Petiole 0.8-3.6 cm long, Spikes terminal and axillary, unbranched, Bracts oval oblong, upto 2.4X1.2 cm, 3-nerved from base, Calyx lobes lenear-oblong, Corolla white, broadly tubular, Stemens 2, epipetalous, Anthers green, 2-celled, Overy superior, 2-locular, Capsule obovoid.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Coughs
Asthma
Tuberculosis
Swellings
Eczema
Fevers
Menorrhagia
Dysentery
Urinary tract problems
Gastritis
Nausea
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Roots
Leaves
Flowers
Bark
Stem
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Stops Internal Bleeding
Helps to keep heart healthy
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