Justicia gendarussa (Acanthaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Justicia gendarussa
Deciduous shrub
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The Justicia gendarussa plant species is found in E. Asia - India to Burma. It is a member of the Acanthaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Gendarussa vulgaris. Nees.

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Latin Name:  Justicia gendarussa
Family:  Acanthaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Beds of streams in moister areas of the Himalayas[146].

Medicinal Information: The leaf is antispasmodic, carminative[147] and has antiperiodic properties[218]. The leaves and tender young shoots are diaphoretic[240]. A decoction is used in the treatment of chronic rheumatism[240]. An infusion of the leaves is taken internally in the treatment of cephalagia, hemiplegia and facial paralysis[240]. The leaf juice is used in the treatment of earache[240]. The bitter root is anodyne, diaphoretic, diuretic and laxative[218]. The rootbark is emetic[218]. The whole plant is emetic and febrifuge[240]. A decoction is used to treat bruises[218].

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