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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Justicia gendarussa |
| Family name: |
ACANTHACEAE
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| English name: |
Willow-leaved Justicia
Asian Water Willow
Willow-leaved Justicia
Asian Water Willow
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| Sinhala name: |
Kalu weraniya (කළු වැරණිය)
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| Tamil name: |
Karunochchi
Karunochi
Vadaikkutti
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| Sanskrit name: |
Gandharasa
Indrani
Kapika
Krishnanirgundi
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Undershrub, to 1.5 m high. Leaves oblong-lanceolate, 4 - 12.6 X 0.4 - 2.6 cm, cuneate at base, acute to shortly acuminate at apex, undulate, glabrous, with prominent nerves beneath. Spikes terminal, lax, to 10 cm long. Capsuie not seen.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Rheumatism
Fevers
Jaundice
Diarrhoea
Hemiplegia
Facial paralysis
Coughs
Ear ache
Glandular swellings
Eczema
Asthma
Oedema of Beri Beri
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Roots
Bark
Leaves
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Available soon
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