Hydrilla verticillata (Linn.f.)Royle Family - Hydrocharitaceae Common name - Waterthyme

Hydrilla verticillata (Linn.f.)Royle

Family - Hydrocharitaceae

Common name - Waterthyme

(Submerged aquatic plant)

-It is well- known as Chingudia dala in the Mayurbhanj district of Orissa.

-It is found in lakes, ponds, rivers, streams & marshes.

-It is used as phytoremediation.

Medicinal uses -

🌼 Antibacterial activity, antioxidant activity, analgesic activity, anticonvulsant activity.

🌼 It is used for the treatment of digestion & gastrointestinal function, improves blood circulations, helps in detoxification, good for neurological health, cardiovascular function.

🌼 It increases endurance, help in blood sugar control, strengthens immunity to protect the body from invaders & slows ageing.

Sugimani Marndi

Biodiversity and Conservation Lab. 

Ambika Prasad Research Foundation

Cuttack, Odisha 

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