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Diamond Flower (Khetpapra / Parpata)
Oldenlandia corymbosa
ଘରପୋଡ଼ିଆ (Gharapodia) / ପର୍ପଟखेतपापड़ा (Khetpapra) / पित्तपापड़ाParpata
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Origin
- Pantropical
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Slender prostrate or ascending annual herb with wiry stems; opposite linear-lanceolate sessile leaves, and axillary umbelliform clusters of tiny 4-petaled white flowers.
Traditional Uses
Chronic malaria, intermittent fever, and liver inflammation
Parts Used
Whole plant, leaves
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Kashaya
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Cures chronic malaria, relieves intermittent fever, and cleanses liver
Precautions
Safe delicate annual herb
Interesting Facts
Appears abundantly on moist roadside soils right after the first monsoon rains