Barcode: CAL0000008971

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Family: EUPHORBIACEAE

Scientific Name: Acalypha indica L.

Collector: B. Safui

Country: India

Uses: Decoction is used as laxative.The herb is used against severe cough associated with bleeding from the lungs (haemoptysis) and insipient phthisis. Leaf juice is employed for cutaneous troubles. Juice of fresh leaves are emetic and is useful in croup.