Coldenia procumbens Linn.
Family – Boraginaceae
It is a prostrate herb usually lying quite flat on the ground.
Medicinal uses –
Fresh leaves of Coldenia procumbens ground & applied to Rheumatic swellings.
The whole plant is used in the external application of causing suppuration ( a process of pus-forming) of boils.
The leaves are also used to cure fever, piles & scorpion sting.
Coldenia procumbens possess antioxidant & anti-cancer activity.
Sugimani Marndi
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Cuttack, Odisha India