Thanks Ritesh ji for confirmation and additional information.
-- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 6:02 AM, Ritesh Choudhary <ritesh....@gmail.com>wrote: > Yes Persicaria barbata from me too. > > The seeds are used in griping colic pain in Kalahandi area of Orissa > state whereas, the aerial parts possess antinociceptive, anti- > inflammatory and diuretic properties. Roots are used as an astringent > and cooling remedy. Decoction of leaves and shoots is used as a > stimulating wash for ulcers, acting as a good healer of the scarred > tissue. A paste of the root is used externally in the treatment of > scabies. (Source: Kirtikar and Basu, 1935 and others). > > Regards, > Ritesh.
