Malayan Sword
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Scientific name
Lagenandra ovata (L.) Thwaites.
English Name
Malayan Sword
Malayalam name
കരിന്പൊള
Common name
Malayan Sword
Description
- Habit : aquatic herb
- Habitat : Slow streams, marshes in Southern India & Sri Lanka.
- Leaves : Simple, large, shiny green, ovate to elliptic, with fine, netted veins; they unfurl involute (like a scroll) and have lighter undersides.
- Flowers : Unisexual (male & female separate), with female flowers clustered at the base of the spathe tube; no perigone (petals/sepals).
- Fruits (Berries) : Free berries that open from the base.
Uses
Digestion, inflammation, skin issues,wounds
Parts used
Rhizome (Root/Tuber), Leaves & Stems (Aerial Parts)
How to use
- Minor wounds, insect bites, or swelling : Fresh leaves are crushed to make a paste and applied directly to minor wounds, insect bites, or swelling.5–10 g of dried leaves or rhizomes are boiled in 200 ml of water until reduced by half, then strained. This is taken twice daily, often before meals.
- Appetite stimulation : 2–3 grams (approximately half a teaspoon) of powdered leaves are mixed with warm water or honey for digestive support or appetite stimulation.
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
Rhizome Division : Cut the thick rhizome into sections, ensuring each section has at least a few leaves and roots, and plant directly into the substrate. Tissue Culture: Possible for large-scale or commercial production. Thrives in nutrient-rich, clayey sand. Root tabs or heavy fertilization are recommended to support its growth.Prefers moderate to bright indirect light. Tolerates temperatures between .
