Charang
Scientific Name | |
Group : | Angiosperm |
Family : | Hydrophyllaceae |
Genus : | Hydrolea |
Species : | verticillata (Linn.f.) Royle |
Common Name | |
English Name : | Hydrilla |
Hindi Name : | Jhangi |
Manipuri Name : | Charang |
Other Details | |
Habit : | Herb |
Parts Use : | Leaf |
Preparation : | Leaves crushed for paste. Leaves are used in aquaria; good oxygenator, also eaten by fish. |
Mode of use : | Fresh and Local application |
Ingredients : | |
Ailment Treated : | Leaf paste is applied to bruises and minor injuries. Leaves are antiseptic, used as poultice for callous ulcers, considered to possess cleansing and antiseptic properties. |
Source : | Generally grown in fresh water bodies. |