Barcode: CAL0000013685

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Family: ASTERACEAE

Scientific Name: Elephantopus scaber L.

Collector: P.V. Sreekumar and N. Rama Rao

Country: India

Uses: Mucilaginous decoction of roots and leaves are used as an emollient in dysuria, diarrhoea, dysentery and swelling and stomach pains. Root is prescribed to arrest vomiting; powdered with pepper is applied in tooth-ache. Leaves are used in applications for eczema and ulcers.