Clerodendrum infortunatum

Family: Lamiaceae
Vernacular names: Paragu, Perivelam, പെരുവലം, വട്ടപെരുവലം (Malayalam), Sthauneya (Sanskrit), Vattakkanni (Tamil)
Distribution: Indo-Malesia
Description: Shrubs. Leaves ovate or orbicular. Panicle terminal, villous. Flower white. Fruit a drupe, globose; seeds 2-4, globose.
Habit: Shrub
Habitat: Degraded forest areas and also in the plains
Flowering & Fruiting: December-February

Parts used: Root, leaves and bark
Properties & Uses: Plant is antipyretic, antiperiodic and anthelmintic. Leaves and roots are used for the treatment of asthma, tumours and skin diseases. Infusion of the leaves is used in malaria. Expressed juices of the leaves are laxative and cholagogue. Leaves are also used in chest complaint with cough and difficult expectoration. Root juice is warmed and rubbed on the penis to treat impotency. Root juice along with ginger is given to relieve colic pain.
Systems of Medicines: Ayurveda, Folk, Homeo,
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