Curculigo orchioides

Type of Plant
Trade Name
Black musli, Golden eye grass
Local Name
Nelappana
Family
Leaf Type
Habit
Herb
Leaf Shape
Phyllotaxy
Colour of Flower/Inflorescence
Fruit type
Uses
The rhizome of the plant is widely used in Ayurvedic medicinal system and Unani system of medicine. The plant is used for curing jaundice, asthma and stomach disorders. The plant has hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anticancer and antidiabetic properties.
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