Barcode: CAL0000013457

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Family: OXALIDACEAE

Scientific Name: Biophytum sensitivum (L.) DC.

Collector: S.P. Banerjee

Country: India

Uses: Decoction of leaves are used in treatment of diabetes, phthisis and asthma. Leaves poses an insuline-like property used as stimulant and tonic, used in treatment of inflammatory tumours, chest complaints, convulsions, cramps. Ash along with lime juice is used to cure stomach ache. Roots and leaves styptic.