Barcode: CAL0000013933

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Family: STERCULIACEAE

Scientific Name: Waltheria indica L.

Collector: K.M. Sebastine

Country: India

Uses: Used as febrifuge, emollient and p u r g a t i v e . Roots chewed and decoction made from root is used to restrict internal hemorrhages; their decoction is applied for internal hemorrhages and to induce fecundity in women. Flowers and root-bark are useful against thrush.