Rotula
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Scientific name
Rotula aquatica Lour.
English Name
Rotula
Malayalam name
കല്ലൂർവഞ്ചി
Common name
Aquatic Rotula
Description
- Habit : Shrub
- Habitat : Rocky riverbeds
- Leaves : The leaves are alternate, overlapping, ovate-oblong, short-stalked.
- Flowers : The flowers are small and crowded, and are borne in clusters at the end of branches. The flowers are purple or pink
- Fruit : The fruit is somewhat rounded, fleshy, and about 4 mm in diameter, and contains four seeds.
Uses
Kidney stones and bladder stones,coughs, heart problems, blood disorders, fever, diabetes, poisoning, ulcer and uterine diseases
Parts used
Root
How to use
- Urinary disorders : The decoction of the root taken internally for the treatment of urinary disorders and
- Wounds or ulcers : The decoction of root is applied or consumed for treating wounds and ulcers
Propagation & Cultivation
Propagated via stem cuttings or tissue culture (in vitro) Require well-draining soil, bright light, moderate water, and nutrients, especially for its roots, to thrive as a bushy plant or for traditional medicine use in aquariums or gardens.
