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Marsh Barbel (Talmakhana / Kokilaksha)

Hygrophila auriculata

କୁଇଲେଖା (Kuilekha)तालमखाना (Talmakhana)Kokilaksha
Family
Acanthaceae
Origin
Tropical Asia & Africa
Plant Type
Herb
Habitat
Outdoor

About the Plant

Stout erect annual or biennial marsh herb; quadrangular stems with sharp spines in whorls, lanceolate leaves, and whorled bluish-purple bilabiate flowers in axils.

Traditional Uses

Oligospermia, urolithiasis, anemia, and edema

Parts Used

Seeds, leaves, roots

Ayurvedic Properties

  • Rasa: Madhura, Tikta
  • Guna: Guru, Snigdha, Picchila
  • Virya: Sheeta
  • Vipaka: Madhura

Health Benefits

  • Boosts male vitality, dissolves urinary stones, and relieves severe edema

Precautions

Seeds swell into rich mucilage; avoid swallowing dry unhydrated seeds

Interesting Facts

Known as 'Talmakhana'; seeds are famous in Unani and Ayurvedic aphrodisiac tonics