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Memecylon umbellatum Burm.f. Family – Melastomataceae Common name – Ironwood tree, Neymaru (Odia).

Memecylon umbellatum Burm.f.
Family – Melastomataceae
Common name – Ironwood tree, Neymaru (Odia).
 Medicinal uses –
🍀Externally, the leaves make a cooling astringent wash and a lotion for treating conjuctivitis.
🍀An infusion of the flowers is used to treat inflammation.
🍀The bark is used to treat bruises.
Sugimani Marndi
(Biodiversity and Conservation Lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Bhubaneswar, India.)

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