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.)