Medicinal Plants : Lythrum fruticosum

Name

Biological Name

Woodfordia floribunda, Lythrum fruticosum, Woodfordia fruticosa
Lythraceae

Other Names

Parts Used

Description

This herb is a large shrub found throughout India. Has bright red flowers.

Remedies For

Action

Stimulant, astringent, tonic

Uses

diarrhea

dysentery

fever

headache

hemorrhoids

herpes

internal hemorrhage

leukorrhea

liver disorders

menorrhagia

ulcers

wounds

Flowers of this herb are used in dysentery and internal hemorrhages, in lucorrhea, and menorrhagia.

Juice of leaves are used in bilious sickness.

Dosage

Infusion, powder

Safety

No information is available.