COMMON NAME: Benghal day flower/ kaanangozhai
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Commelina benghalensis
FAMILY: Commelinaceae
PROPAGATION: Through seeds, division and stem cuttings
SOIL: Well grow in sandy soil
- It is used to treat infertility, burns, sore throats, sore eyes, dysentery, rashes and leprosy.
- The leaves of this plant is excellent in treating external wounds especially bed sores. It can also be used to treat wounds, acne, boils and prickly heat.
- Treat insomnia, cataracts, night blindness, otitis media, suppurative sores, snakebites, inflammation, burns, conjunctivitis, headaches, toothaches, eczema, abscesses, acne, scabies, warts, respiratory and mental problems.
- Treat digestive aid, diuretic effect, anti-microbial activity, wound healing, anti-allergic effects, liver support, and cardiovascular health.
- Commelina benghalensis is a perennial herb, used in the traditional medicine system for the treatment of various ailments like leprosy, sore throat, opthalmia, burns, pain and infammation and also used as de pressant, demulcent, emollient and laxative.