Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Barcode: CAL0000009319

Family: ASTERACEAE

Scientific Name: Sphaeranthus indicus L.

Collector: N.C. Nair

Country: India

Uses: Juice is styptic and also used in treatment of hepatic and gastric disorders. Pulverized roots and seeds are used as anthelmintic. Decoction is used in treatment of cough and chest troubles. Flower is tonic and depurative.