Medicinal Plants : Woodfordia fruticosa

Name

Biological Name

Woodfordia floribunda, Lythrum fruticosum, Woodfordia fruticosa Lythraceae

Other Names

Parts Used

Remedies For

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.

Description

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

Dosage

Infusion, powder.

Safety

No information is available.