Hybanthus enneaspermus_* (L.) F.Muell *Family* - Violaceae _(Spade flower, pink ladies slipper)_

*_Hybanthus enneaspermus_* (L.) F.Muell

*Family* - Violaceae

_(Spade flower, pink ladies slipper)_

*Medicinal uses* -

1. The whole plant is used as a general tonic for pregnant women.

2. The root infusion is used as a diuretic for gonorrhoea & urinary infections.

3. The decoction of leaf & tender stalks are used as a demulcent(a substance that relieves irrigation of the mucous membranes in the mouth by forming a protective film).

4. Leaves are used as an external application for the treatment of wounds.

5. Drief leaf powder is used to treat asthma.

6. It is externally used as a herb to relieves ulcer & headache.

7. Used for diarrhoea, urinary infections, leucorrhoea, dysuria, inflammation, cholera & sterility.