Barcode: CAL0000003864

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Family: STERCULIACEAE

Scientific Name: Helicteres isora L.

Collector: K. Subramanyam

Country: India

Uses: In cases of intestinal complaints, such as colic, diarrhoea, chronic dysentery and flatulence and to improve appetite the fruits are used. The root juice is consider beneficial for empyema and stomach infections, also used in diabees.