Chadayan (In Hortus)
Anisomeles indica (L.) Kuntze
Lamiaceae
Malabar catmint
Habit : Erect aromatic woody herb
Information in Hortus
Useful part : Whole plant except roots.
Uses :
1. Cold & fever : Water boiled with whole plant except the root can be used for bathing which is helpful for pacifying the symptoms.
2. Head diseases ( can be considered as central nervous system diseases) : juice can be taken internally or bathing in the juice can be a remedy
3. Gum disorders in children : Gargling using water boiled with this plant.
Chemical constituents :
Triterpenoids called anisomelic acid, beta sitosterol, stigmasterol, flavones and apigenin.
