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Sunday, November 15, 2020

Heteropogon contortus/E thana

 

Botanical name: Heteropogon contortus 
Family:POACEAE
Names in different languages:
   Sinhala: E thana
   English :

   Tamil :
   Sanskrit:
Distribution: Originating in the Tropics of Asia or Africa, it has spread to most other tropical areas
Status:Native
Edible parts:None
Ayurvedicusage:
Treatment for : Diabetes mellitus, Hemorrhoids, Urinary stones, Skin rashes, Swelling, Fever, Constipation, Coughs, Asthma, Liver diseases, Headaches, Jundice. (institute of ayurveda.org)
Parts use to make medicine: Leaves, Roots , Fruits.
Propagation: Seeds 





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