Botanical Name: Phyla nodiflora (L.) E. Greene.
Family: Verbenaceae
Introduction:
In folk this plant using for piles.
Names in different Indian languages
| English | Purple lippie |
|---|---|
| Hindi | Jalapli |
| Kannada | Nelahippali |
| Malayalam | Nirtippali |
| Sanskrit | Jalapippali |
| Tamil | Poduthalai |
| Telugu | bokkena |
| Unani | |
| Folk |
Synonyms
Shaaradi, Shakulaadani, Matsyagandhaa, Matsyaadani, Laangali, Vashiraa, toya vallari
Lippia nodiflora A. Rich
Morphology
Creeping branched perennial herb
Leaves – simple, opposite, obovate, serrated
Flower – purple, axillary spike
Fruit – globose
Distribution & Habitat
Marshy areas in India
Chemical constituents:
nodiflorins A and B, lipiflorins A and B ,hydroxyluteolin, nepetin , nodifloretin , beta-sitosterol , stigmasterol glucosides
Properties:
RASA-kahaya, tikta
GUNA-laghu, ruksha
VIRYA-ushna
VIPAKA-katu
Karma –vrisyam, hridyam, ruchyam, grahi, chaksusyam
Spasmolytic, diuretic,digestive, diuretic, constipating, febrifuge.
Srotogamitva:
Dosha : vatalam
Dhatu :rasa, raktha
Mala :mutrala
Organ : skin
Indication:
Pittha jwara, krimi, tiksna, raktha dosha, rasa dosha
Asthma, joint pain, piles, ulcer, gonorrhea
Part used:
Whole plant
Dosage:
Leaf juice 10-15 ml
Powder 2-4 g
Decoction 50-100 ml
Therapeutic Uses:
- Leaf paste useful in burning sensation.
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