Description
Hedyotis corymbosa is an erect or prostrate, sparsely branched annual plant with stems up to 40cm long that sometimes root at the nodes. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of a dye.
It is commonly known as ‘Parppatakapullu’ in traditional medicine of Kerala. The plant is known to clear heat and toxins, activate blood circulation, promote diuresis and relieve stranguria. It is also active against appendicitis, hepatitis, pneumonia, cholecystesis, urinary infection, cellulites and snake bite.
Uses
Stomach disorders, Sore eyes, Fever, Gastric irritation, Nervous depression, Jaundice, Viral infections, Cancer, Acne, Boils.
Parts used
leaves.
