Ayurveda Initiative For Global Health

Oxalis latifolia (Hindi-Khatmitthi, Manipuri-Yensil, Nepali-Chari Amilo, Popular-Wood Sorrel/Garden pink-sorrel/Mexican oxalis/Broadleaf woodsorrel)Oxalidaceae. It is a stemless herb found abundantly in agricultural fields, gardens, lawns, etc. It is found widely in Central and South America and South Asia. It is an edible herb and is reported to cure various diseases such as stomach disorders, paralysis, pains, inflammations, etc. It has antioxidant, antibacterial, anti inflammatory, anthelmintic, diuretic, stomachic, analgesic, astringent, styptic, antiscorbutic, antipyretic, antifungal, antidiabetic, insecticidal and anticancer activities. The phytoconstituents are carbohydrates, proteins, amino acis, alkaloids, saponins, phenolic compounds, tannins, flavonoids, glycosides, cardiac glycosides and phytosterols.  – Mukherjee Bk

Garden pink- wood sorrel, Broad leaf Wood sorrel, Fishtail oxalis..... Botanical name:- Oxalis latifolia.... Family:- Oxalidaceae.... Location- Shimla Himachal Pradesh India Oxalis latifolia is a species of flowering plant in the woodsorrel family known by the common names garden pink-sorrel and broadleaf woodsorrel. It is native to Mexico and parts of Central and South America.  Scientific name :  Oxalis latifolia Family :  Oxalidaceae