Ludwigia adscendens (L.) H.Hara

Family : Onagraceae

Common name : Water Primrose

Habit : Herb

Habitat : Moist areas

Medicinal uses - 

🌺A decoction of the aerial parts are used as a treatment for dysentery, fever, and cough.

🌺The aerial parts are used to make poultices for treating skin complaints such as boils, and ulcers. 

Sugimani Marndi

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