Barcode: CAL0000009139

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Family: BORAGINACEAE

Scientific Name: Lithospermum officinale L.

Collector: J.F. Duthie

Country: India

Uses: Decoction of roots are given in reuptive diseases such as smallpox,measles and itch. Seeds are diuretic and lithontripic and used as an electuary in bladder diseases and gout. Infusion of the leaves are used as sedative.