Melochia corchorifolia L. Family : Malvaceae Common name : Wire bush, phuli jhar. Habit : Shurb Habitat : Mostly river banks, lake shores and damp areas.

Melochia corchorifolia L.

Family : Malvaceae 

Common name : Wire bush, phuli jhar.

Habit : Shurb

Habitat : Mostly river banks, lake shores and damp areas.

Medicinal uses :

🌾A decoction of the leaves and roots is used internally to treat dysentery, and a decoction of the leaves to stop vomiting.

🌾Leaves and roots are used for smallpox.

Sugimani Marndi

(Biodiversity and Conservation lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Bhubaneswar, Odisha)

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