Memecylon umbellatum Burm.f. Family - Melastomataceae Common name - Ironwood tree, Neymaru (Odia).

Memecylon umbellatum Burm.f.

Family - Melastomataceae

Common name - Ironwood tree, Neymaru (Odia).

 Medicinal uses -

🍀Externally, the leaves make a cooling astringent wash and a lotion for treating conjuctivitis.

🍀An infusion of the flowers is used to treat inflammation.

🍀The bark is used to treat bruises.

Sugimani Marndi

(Biodiversity and Conservation Lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Bhubaneswar, India.)