Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Barcode: CAL0000008901

Family: LAMIACEAE

Scientific Name: Anisochilus carnosus (Linn.f.) Wall.

Collector: A.S. Rao

Country: India

Uses: Fresh juice of the leaves are mixed with sugarcandy and is given to children to cure cough. It is mixed with sugar and gingelly oil and it forms a cooling liniment for the head. Leaves and stems are used as infusion in cough and cold.