Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Barcode: CAL0000013194

Family: GOODENIACEAE

Scientific Name: Scaevola taccada (Gaertn.) Roxb.

Collector: N.P. Balakrishnan

Country: India

Uses: Leaves are used in treating indigestion, tumours and swollen legs. Fruits used for eye troubles, inducing menstruation. Root decoction used in dysentery.