Sweet broom weed
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Scientific name
Scoparia dulcis L.
English Name
Sweet broom weed
Malayalam name
കല്ലുരുക്കി
Common name
Goatweed
Description
- Habit : Herb
- Habitat : Waste land and open areas
- Leaves : decussate to whorled, obovate-oblong
- Flowers : white, axillary.
- Capsules : globose
How to use
- Toothache : Decoction of the whole plant is gargled to relieve toothache.
- Urinary disease : Water boiled with Scoparia dulcis relieves urinal diseases.
- Skin issues : Topically used for skin issues like eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis due to its soothing and anti-inflammatory effects.
Uses
Emetic, astringent and diuretic.
Parts used
Whole plant
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
It can be propagated through seeds.
