Bergia ammannioides Roxb. Family

Bergia ammannioides Roxb.

Family - Elatinaceae

➡️ It is found mostly in marshes, swamps and moist area.

➡️ Leaves opposite decussate with serrate margins.

➡️ Flowers in very tight clusters around leaf axils all along the stems, Buds reddish.

💉 Medicinal uses -

🌺 The whole plant infusion of Bergia ammannioides is applied to cure scabies, wounds, cuts.

🌺 Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial activity.

Sugimani Marndi

Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.

Ambika Prasad Research Foundation

Cuttack, Odisha

Ayurveda Initiative Global