Argemone mexicana L. Family : Papaveraceae Common name : Kantakusuma (Odia) Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India
Argemone mexicana L. Family : Papaveraceae Common name : Kantakusuma (Odia) Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha Habit : Herb Habitat : Roadsides and fields Medicinal uses : ✔ Roots of the plant is used to cure fever and maintain normal blood circulation. ✔ Juice of plant is used in the treatment of jaundice. ✔ Powder of leaves is used to cure diabetes. ✔ Oil extracted from seeds is used to cure injuries, ulcers, dysentery and intestinal problems. ✔ Flowers have been used to cure cough problem. Sweta Mishra Biodiversity and Conservation Lab. Ambika Prasad Research Foundation Bhubaneswar, Odisha www.aprf.org.in
