Other name: hygrophila or marsh barbel, niramuli
Hygrophila auriculata (Schumach.) Heine, a member of the Acanthaceae family, is a herbal plant typically cultivated in damp environments. It holds significance in traditional medicine for addressing various liver disorders, as noted by Vijayakumar et al. (2006). Particularly, its roots and seeds are specifically employed in medicinal formulations to treat conditions like jaundice and other hepatic obstructions.
Medicinal Uses:
- Rheumatic arthritis
- Kidney infections
- Jaundice
- Oedema
- Gout and as an aphrodisiac
