Hydrilla verticillata (Linn.f.)Royle
Family – Hydrocharitaceae
Common name – Waterthyme
(Submerged aquatic plant)
-It is well- known as Chingudia dala in the Mayurbhanj district of Orissa.
-It is found in lakes, ponds, rivers, streams & marshes.
-It is used as phytoremediation.
Medicinal uses –
🌼 Antibacterial activity, antioxidant activity, analgesic activity, anticonvulsant activity.
🌼 It is used for the treatment of digestion & gastrointestinal function, improves blood circulations, helps in detoxification, good for neurological health, cardiovascular function.
🌼 It increases endurance, help in blood sugar control, strengthens immunity to protect the body from invaders & slows ageing.
Sugimani Marndi
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Cuttack, Odisha