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Hydrilla verticillata (Linn.f.)Royle Family - Hydrocharitaceae Common name - Waterthyme (Submerged aquatic plant) -It is well- known as Chingudia dala in the Mayurbhanj district of Orissa. -It is found in lakes, ponds, rivers, streams & marshes. -It is used as phytoremediation. Medicinal uses - 🌼 Antibacterial activity, antioxidant activity, analgesic activity, anticonvulsant activity. 🌼 It is used for the treatment of digestion & gastrointestinal function, improves blood circulations, helps in detoxification, good for neurological health, cardiovascular function. 🌼 It increases endurance, help in blood sugar control, strengthens immunity to protect the body from invaders & slows ageing. Sugimani Marndi Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.  Ambika Prasad Research Foundation Cuttack, Odisha  www.aprf.co.in