Barcode: CAL0000013440

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Family: POLYGONACEAE

Scientific Name: Polygonum viviparum L.

Collector: J.H. Holland

Country: India

Uses: Root stacks are used to make tonic which is useful as astringent and used to cure dysentery, diarrhoea and hemoptysis. Decoction prepered from the herb is used as a gargle and as for treatment of ulcers.