 Ajuga bracteosa Wall. ex Benth. |
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Lamiaceae.
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- Local Name:
- Kauri Jari, Zahar Jari.
- Synonym:
- Habit and Habitat:
- A perennial, hairy herb, common in open dry places of sub-tropical zone.
- Taxonomic Features:
- Leaves,simple, toothed and radical, oblanceolate to elliptical or subspathulate in shape, subentire. Flower zygomorphic, pale white with pinkish streaks. Corolla 2-lipped, 5-7mm long. Fruit are nutlets, pale brown.
- Flowering and Fruiting:
- November-May.
- Harvesting Time:
- December-June.
- Medicinal Value:
- Locally plant extract is commonly used in snake bites. Fresh leaves treat jaundice, hypertension and sore throat.
- Part Used:
- Whole plant.
- Occurrence:
- Common.
- Future Perspective:
- Collection, Drying, Packing, Herbal Pharmacy.
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