Oldenlandia corymbosa L.
Family : Rubiaceae
Common name : Diamond Flower
Habit : Herb
Habitat : Moist areas
Medicinal uses –
🌼The leaves are pounded, soaked in warm water and the liquid drunk to treat stomach disorders.
🌼Externally it is used as poultice to treat sores eyes.
🌼The juice of the plant is applied to the hands and feet to cool them when the patient has a fever.
Sugimani Marndi
(Biodiversity and Conservation lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Bhubaneswar, Odisha)