Monochoria vaginalis (Burm.f.) C. Presl Family: Pontederiaceae Common name: Arrow leaf pond weed Habit: Aquatic herb Habitat: Pond, ditches and swamps
Monochoria vaginalis (Burm.f.) C. Presl Family: Pontederiaceae Common name: Arrow leaf pond weed Habit: Aquatic herb Habitat: Pond, ditches and swamps Medicinal uses: 🌷Plant is used to treat liver problems. 🌷Root juice is used to treat stomach problems. 🌷Leaves are used to treat cough and fever. 🌷Powdered bark mixed with sugar and taken to treat asthma. Subhadarshini Satapathy (Biodiversity and Conservation Lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Cuttack, Odisha)
