Dhataki
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Name: Dhataki
Biological Name:
Woodfordia floribunda, Lythrum fruticosum, Woodfordia fruticosa
Lythraceae
Other Names:
Dhataki, Dhai-phul Agnijwala, Tamrapushpi, Tatiri
Description:
This herb is a large shrub found throughout India. Has bright red flowers.
Parts Used:
Flowers, leaves
Medicinal Applications
Action
Stimulant, astringent, tonic
Uses
diarrhea, dysentery, fever,
headache, hemorrhoids, herpes, internal hemorrhage, leukorrhea, liver disorders, menorrhagia, ulcers, wounds
Flowers of this herb are used in dysentery and internal hemorrhages, in lucorrhea, and menorrhagia. Juice of leaves are used in bilious sickness.
Dosage:
Infusion, powder
Safety: No information is available.
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