Hemigraphis alternata (Burm.f.) T. Anderson

• Family: Acanthaceae
• Vernacular names: Murikootti, മുറികൂട്ടി (Malayalam), Red Ivy, Red flame Ivy (English), Vranaropani (Sanskrit),
• Distribution: Native of Central America
• Description: Prostrate perennial herbs, rooting at nodes; leaves ovate-cordate, toothed, purplish beneath, grey above. Flowers white, in terminal spike. Capsule oblong.
• Habit: Herb
• Habitat: Grown as garden plant
• Flowering & Fruiting: February-May

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• Parts used: Leaves
• Properties & Uses: Antibacterial, antidiabetic, antioxidant and wound healing. The leaf juice is applied directly on open wound to stop bleeding. It used internally to cure anaemia, bloody dysentery and haemorrhoids (piles).The leaves are consumed to mend gall stones, excessive menstruation and as a contraceptive.
• Systems of Medicines: Folk,
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