This local ‘wild beauty’ helps cure jaundice
In general, plants of ornamental value are grown in gardens just to
increase the aesthetic features of landscapes. The ornamental features
of the plants may not necessarily be flowers but could also be bright
coloured foliage, curiously looking fruits, unusual forms and textures
of barks. In all the above cases, the prime intention of the garden
planner is to provide eye-pleasing designs to visitors.
In order to enhance the aesthetic values
of the gardens/landscapes, our Indian horticulturists import numerous
exotic species. However, the flip side to importing exotic species,
often, is the sidelining of native, productive landscapes. Apparently,
farmers in our country are spending lots money and energy in combating
the spread of these invasive ‘imported beauties’. Therefore, it is
inevitable for us to learn about the plant species that grow naturally
and enhance natural landscapes.
This type of native ornamental plants
are known as ‘wild beauties’. This is the right time for nature lovers
to turn their attention towards familiarising and propagating our native
plants. Interestingly, in addition, our native plants are useful as
medicines, food and drinks, and some species are reported to positively
alter human attitudes, behaviours and psychological responses.
Mussaenda frondosa L., which belongs to
Rubiaceae is one such wild beauty that can be spotted even at a distance
because of its shiny, large, leaf-like floral parts. The vernacular
names Bellila (Kannada); Vellila (Malayalam); Velli Madandai and popular
names in English, Flag Bush, White Lady reveal the beauty of this
ornamental shrub. In Sanskrit, this is known as Shruvati.
This wild beauty also has several
medicinal uses. Leaves and flowers are crushed and applied externally in
case of wounds. The shiny leaf-like bracts is boiled in water, and the
liquid is then used to cleanse hair. It is also used to treat jaundice.
The juice of the plant is used to treat eye infections. In addition, the
common plant’s — found to grow in moist deciduous to evergreen forests
of Western Ghats — decoction of leaves are administered orally to get
rid of intestinal worms.
THIS IS ONLY FOR INFORMATION, ALWAYS CONSULT YOU PHYSICIAN BEFORE
HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES.
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