Mussaenda frondosa, Vellila, Vellilam thali, Schizomussaenda, വെള്ളില, വെള്ളിലം താളി

Family: Rubiaceae
Vernacular names: Vellila, Vellilam thali, വെള്ളില, വെള്ളിലം താളി (Malayalam), Schizomussaenda (English), Sriparna (Sanskrit), Bedina (Hindi), Vella-elai (Tamil)
Distribution: Peninsular India
Description: Straggling shrubs. Leaves simple, opposite, broadly ovate, base rounded, caudate acuminate at apex. Cymes terminal, lax, tomentose. Flowers golden-yellow in short cymes. Berry, globose.
Habit: Shrub
Habitat: Moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests, also in the plains
Flowering & Fruiting: September-March

Parts used: Root, leaves and stem
Properties & Uses: Plant is astringent, sweet, expectorant, febrifuge, anti-inflammatory, demulcent, ophthalmic and cardiotonic. Whole plant is used to treat cough, bronchitis, fever, inflammation, wounds, ulcers, pruritus, jaundice and uropathy.
Systems of Medicines: Ayurveda, Folk, Unani,
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