Rhinacanthus nasutus/Aniththa/අනිත්ත

 

Botanical name:  Rhinacanthus nasutus

      Family name: Acanthaceae 

        Names in different language: 
          English : Snake jusmin

         Sinhala: Aniththa /අනිත්ත 

         Tamil :

         Sanskirt :

     Status:  Native
     Edibal parts:  None
     Distribution: E. Asia - India.

     Ayurvedic usage:

     Treatment for:  Pruritus, Ring worms, Skin disease, Scabies
     Parts used to make medicine:  Leaves, Roots

     Propagation:  Seeds