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== Uses == | == Uses == | ||
| − | + | *The leaves and bark are used as a remedy for diarrhoea.<ref name="uses"/> | |
| − | + | *The leaves are used externally to treat sores, ulcers etc. | |
| − | + | *The roots are said to be analgesic, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, sedative and stomachic. They are reported to stimulate *astric secretions and bile, and to provide relief in abdominal pains. They are used in the treatment of hiccups, fever, onorrhoea, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhoea and dysentery. | |
| − | + | *The roots are applied externally to treat sores and chronic ulcers, and also to treat headache. A decoction or infusion of the roots is administered to clear the urine. In Thailand, the roots or flowers are used as anti-inflammatory and antidiarrhoeal drugs, astringent, tranquilizer and appetite stimulant. | |
| − | + | *An infusion of the flowers and bark is used in the treatment of blood-shot eyes. | |
| − | + | *A decoction of the flowers or the bark is employed as a lotion against eye troubles, sores and ulcers. | |
| − | + | *The plant is occasionally used to treat fevers. | |
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| + | ==Common name== | ||
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| + | * '''English''' - jungle geranium | ||
| + | * '''Kannada''' - ಗುಡ್ಡೆ ದೋಸಾ | ||
| + | * '''Hindi''' - रजन | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Ixora coccinea(also known as jungle geranium, flame of the woods or jungle flame) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a common flowering shrub native to Southern India and Sri Lanka. It has become one of the most popular flowering shrubs in South Florida gardens and landscapes.
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Uses
- The leaves and bark are used as a remedy for diarrhoea.[1]
- The leaves are used externally to treat sores, ulcers etc.
- The roots are said to be analgesic, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, sedative and stomachic. They are reported to stimulate *astric secretions and bile, and to provide relief in abdominal pains. They are used in the treatment of hiccups, fever, onorrhoea, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhoea and dysentery.
- The roots are applied externally to treat sores and chronic ulcers, and also to treat headache. A decoction or infusion of the roots is administered to clear the urine. In Thailand, the roots or flowers are used as anti-inflammatory and antidiarrhoeal drugs, astringent, tranquilizer and appetite stimulant.
- An infusion of the flowers and bark is used in the treatment of blood-shot eyes.
- A decoction of the flowers or the bark is employed as a lotion against eye troubles, sores and ulcers.
- The plant is occasionally used to treat fevers.
Common name
- English - jungle geranium
- Kannada - ಗುಡ್ಡೆ ದೋಸಾ
- Hindi - रजन
