Botanical Name: Plentranthus hadiensis
Family: Lamiacea
Type of the plant: A small tree
Description: Grows up to 1 m. It has semi fertile stems when mature. The leaves of the plant are arranged alternative on the stem of the plant. Leaves are 5.3- 6 cm long and they have hairy for rough texture. An oval shape is sharply rounded and pointed. Petioles are 2.5- 3 cm long. The flowers of the plant are light blue ( occasionally white). Ten flowers in terminal racemes. Stem is bluntly quadrangle and hairy.
Growing Area: in any area
Medicinal Properties: Decoction of the aerial parts is taken for diarrhoea and vomiting. Paste prepared by root, stems, leaves and flowers n lukewarm water is applied just after Tiger spider bites. Possess aromatic, astringent, stomachic, cholagogue, diuretic and diaphoretic properties. Acts as an antidote for Tarantula bites. Used to treat congestion of liver, fever, dysentery and thirst.
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