Stem and Leaf: Aerial parts in a tea to treat chest colds and alimentary disorders, such as stomach pains caused by flatulence

Leaf: Juice dropped into the ear to treat earache, and also used as an antiseptic. For skin spots and skin conditions.

Leaf and Flower: Decoction to remedy colds.

CHEM: Leaf extract shows immunostimulatory, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic activity (83,84). Essential oils from leaf show antibacterial and antifungal activity (3). Contains methylchaviol, eugenol and other volatile, commercial oils (3).

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Origin

Throughout India; grown in houses, gardens and temples.

Action:

Leaf—carminative, stomachic, antispasmodic, antiasthmatic, antirheumatic, expectorant, stimulant, hepatoprotective, antiperiodic, antipyretic and diaphoretic.

Seed— used in genitourinary diseases.

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Origin
Mizoram, Northeast India
Parts used
Seed: Sore
Leaf: Ringworm

Root—antimalarial.

Plant—adaptogenic, antistress.

Essential oil— antibacterial, antifungal.

1) Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017.

2) Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p447.

3) Birla Kshetrimayum/ Medicinal Plants and Its Therapeutic Uses/ USA: OMICS Group eBooks, 2017. p. 30