Family- Acanthaceae.
Habitat- Common in tidal forests along the East and West coasts; also distributed in Meghalaya and the Andamans.
English- Sea Holly.
Ayurvedic- Krishna Saraiyaka.(Blue-flowered Katasaraiyaa.)
Siddha/Tamil- Kollimulli.
Folk- Hargozaa.
Action- Decoction—antacid (used in dyspepsia with acid eructations),also diuretic (used in dropsy and
bilious swellings). Aerial parts show effect on nictitating membrane.The root is a cordial attenuant and
is used in debility associated with asthma, paralysis, leucorrhoea.The air-dried plant contains an alkaloid,
acanthicifoline, and a flavone.
Habitat- Common in tidal forests along the East and West coasts; also distributed in Meghalaya and the Andamans.
English- Sea Holly.
Ayurvedic- Krishna Saraiyaka.(Blue-flowered Katasaraiyaa.)
Siddha/Tamil- Kollimulli.
Folk- Hargozaa.
Action- Decoction—antacid (used in dyspepsia with acid eructations),also diuretic (used in dropsy and
bilious swellings). Aerial parts show effect on nictitating membrane.The root is a cordial attenuant and
is used in debility associated with asthma, paralysis, leucorrhoea.The air-dried plant contains an alkaloid,
acanthicifoline, and a flavone.
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