Plumbago indica, also known as Plumbago rosea or Scarlet leadwort, is a pot plant originally from India. It enjoys subtropical or warm-temperate climates, or a greenhouse in cool climates The root of the plant is supposedly a great enhancer of digestive power an d promoter of appetite. It is a powerful irritant and has well marked antiseptic properties. A liniment made from crushed root mixed with a little bland oil is used as a external ointment for rheumatism, paralytic conditions, in enlarged glands, buboes. This herb is good for certain cases of leukoderma It is proven to be effective for the treatment of other skin diseases and for scorpion-sting. Scraped root is sometimes used for abortion. A tincture of the root is used in secondary syphilis, in leprosy and also in dyspepsia, piles, flatulence, loss of appetite and other digestive complaints. It is a good remedy to control postpartum hemorrhage. The milky juice of the plant is used in inflammation of eyes and in scabies. It is an antiseptic and is a great remedy for skin disorders, rheumatism, and mental disorders.
Product Details - Botanical Name: Plumbago indica
- Family Name: Plumbaginaceae
- Common Name: Fire Plant, Rosy -flowered Leadwort, Lal chitrak
- Part Used: Roots
- Habitat: Throughout India in moist situations and also cultivated.
- Product offered: Roots, extract
- Uses: a crid, vesicant, abortifacient, stimulant, rheumatism and pa ralytic
afflictions, secondary syphilis, leprosy and leucoderma
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