Ayurveda Initiative For Global Health

Barleria cristata (common names: Philippine violet Gokran, Crested Philippine violet, Vajradanti etc.) – Acanthaceae, a native to India and southeast Asia is used in different ethnomedical systems for the treatment of a wide range of ailments.  -  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor & Head Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012

Barleria cristata L. Family : Acanthaceae Common name - Philippine Violet, bluebell barleria, Daskeranta(O). (Photo credit - Rajkumari Supriya) Medicinal uses - 🍃The paste of fresh leaves is appliedthree times daily on cuts, wounds and gums to stop bleeding, whooping cough. 🍃Root decoction for rheumatism and diarrhea. 🍃Root and leaves are used for reducing swelling. Sugimani Marndi (Biodiversiry & Conservation lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.) www.aprf.co.in