medicinal herbs
Strobilanthes cusia
Herb latin name: Strobilanthes cusia
Synonyms: Strobilanthes flaccidifolius
Family: Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)
Medicinal use of Strobilanthes cusia:
The roots and leaves are depurative and febrifuge. A decoction is used in the treatment of epidemic mumps, sore throat, erysipelas and fever-caused rashes.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
Hilly areas.Other uses of Strobilanthes cusia:
The plant yields a blue dye. The part used is not specified.Propagation of the herb:
Seed -Cultivation of Strobilanthes cusia:
Hilly areas.Known hazards of Strobilanthes cusia:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.