Family: Lamiaceae
Vernacular name: Anathulasi, Attuthulasi, Karpoorathulasi, Kattuthrithavu, Ramathulasi
Habit: Shrub
Habitat: Moist and dry deciduous forests, also in the plains
Distribution: Pantropical
Flowering and Fruiting: August-December
Key identification features: Shrubs; stem glandular-scabrid. Leaves elliptic to obovate, base attenuate serrate, Racemes terminal, panicled; Flowers 4-6 at each node; corolla white, Nutlets pitted, brown.
Uses: The leaves are infused to make a tea. The leaves and stems are used in the treatment of
chest colds; fevers, sunstroke, headaches, impotence, post-partum problems, and
worms in children.
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