Name – Vatham Kolli/Justicia gendarussa
Binomial Name – Justicia gendarussa Burm.f.
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Justicia gendarussa, commonly known as Willow-leaved justicia (Marathi: बाकस, bakas, काळा अडुळसा, kala adulasa; Sanskrit: कसनः, kasanah, वैध्यसिंहा, vaidyasinha),Lapsulis in Creole Seychelles; is a small erect, branched shrub.
J. gendarussa is also harvested for its leaves for the treatment of various ailments.
It is said to be useful for the treatment of asthma, rheumatism and colics of children.
Justicia gendarussa is also used as a treatment for skin problems like eczema. It may have the potential to be the basis for a birth control pill for men.
Fresh leaves are also applied topically as a poultice or boiled in oil to relieve arthritis, muscle sprains, and backaches.
A decoction of the leaves or stem is also used as an expectorant to treat bronchitis, asthma, and common colds.
The plant was also proved to have both anti-microbial and anti-fungal action on selected pathogen strains, and therefore this plant can be used to develop herbal drugs.
The juice of the leaves can be drizzled into the ear for earache. To treat external edema, an oil made from the leaves can be used.
The plant is grown around homes and gardens for its natural pest-repellent properties
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