Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC. Family : Fabaceae Common name : Salaparni (Odia) Location : Kalahandi, Odisha India
Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC. Family : Fabaceae Common name : Salaparni (Odia) Location : Kalahandi, Odisha India Medicinal uses : ✔ Leaves decoction is used for gall bladder stones, kidney stones or bladder stones. ✔ Root decoction is used for treating kidney problems, chronic fever, swellings, coughs, dysentery and diarrhea. ✔ Apply the roots to gums for treating toothache. ✔ Use the decoction externally for cleaning wounds and ulcers. Sweta Mishra Biodiversity and Conservation Lab. Ambika Prasad Research Foundation Bhubaneswar, Odisha India
