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Sweet broom weed

Submitted by admin on 21 May 2025
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Scientific name
Scoparia dulcis L.
English Name
Sweet broom weed
Malayalam name
കല്ലുരുക്കി
Common name
Goatweed

Description

  1. Habit : Herb
  2. Habitat : Waste land and open areas
  3. Leaves : decussate to whorled, obovate-oblong
  4. Flowers : white, axillary. 
  5. Capsules : globose
How to use
  1. Toothache : Decoction of the whole plant is gargled to relieve toothache.
  2. Urinary disease : Water boiled with Scoparia dulcis relieves urinal diseases.
  3. 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.