Move your mouse over image to enlarge. Barcode: CAL0000009056 Family: ACANTHACEAE Scientific Name: Blepharis edulis Pers. Collector: Reporter on Economic Products to the Government of India Country: Pakistan Uses: Leaves are tonic, aphrodisiac and purgative. It is used in treating disorders of liver, spleen for ascites, leucoderma, throat inflammation,asthma and nasal haemorrhage. Root is diuretic and used in treating urinary discharges, irregular menstruation. Seeds are expectorant, diuretic.