Leaf: In Surinam, the crushed leaves are added with salt to castor oil and packed around a finger affected by whitlow; the whitlow disappears in a short time. Also used to heal torn nails (fingernail, toenail).

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Origin: Native to India.

Pharmacological Activities: Antibacterial, Antihypotensive, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory and Antipruritic.
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Origin:
Cultivated in plains throughout India.

Action:
Cathartic, diuretic, antirheumatic.
Flowers—used in burns and scalds.
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Origin:

Nigeria

Part used

whole plant

Medicinal uses

Antiseptic,fungicide

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Origin
Mizoram, Northeast India
Parts used
Leaf: Nail injury, hair lotion, ringworm
Flower: Burn, anti-dandruff

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