Ayurveda Initiative for Global Health

Scoparia dulcis , Kaatukothamalli , Sarkaraivembu

Botanical name : Scoparia dulcis

Family : Plantaginaceae
Siddha synonyms : Kaatukothamalli , Sarkaraivembu 
Medicinal action : Diuretic , antidiabetic 
Used part : whole plant

Medical uses : The plant juice acts as a potent diuretic and used to treat Renal calculi 
The leaves are used to reduce Blood sugar level in patients with Hyperglycaemia