Thanks, Dr. Anil. Seems to be *Aerva lanata* to me on search. Some extracts from Wikipedia link (for pictures & more details, click on the link): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerva_lanata
*Aerva lanata* is a woody, prostrate or succulent<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Succulent>, perennial <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perennial> herb<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb>in the Amaranthaceae <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaranthaceae> family of the genus *Aerva <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerva>* that sometimes flowers in the first year. Bengali: Chaya. Rajasthani: Bhui. Sindhi: Bhui, Jari. Punjabi: Bui -kaltan (flowers as sold in bazaars). Duk.: Kul -ke -jar, Khul. Trans-Indus: Asmei, Spirke, Sasai. Sinhalese-Pol pala. Marathi: Kapu -madhura. Tamil: Sirru -pulay -vayr. Telugu: Pinde-conda, Pindi-chetter. Sanskrit: Astmabayda[6]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerva_lanata#cite_note-purdue-5> *A. lanata* prefers damper sites than *A. javanica* and can be found in open forests on mountain slopes, on waste and disturbed ground, deserted cultivation and coastal scrub[4]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerva_lanata#cite_note-fz-3>and at altitudes from sea level to 900 metres (3,000 ft). The plant is said to be diuretic <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diuretic> and demulcent <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demulcent>. Its diuretic action is said to be very effective in the treatment of urethral discharges<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urethra>and gonorrhoea <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonorrhoea> and is of value in cases of lithiasis <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithiasis> and as an anthelmintic <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthelmintic>. A trace of alkaloid <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkaloid> has been detected. Food The whole plant, especially the leaves, is edible. The leaves are put into soup or eaten as a spinach or as a vegetable. The plant provides grazing for stock, game in and chickens. Medicinal Leaves A leaf-decoction is prepared as a gargle for treating sore-throat and used in various complex treatments against guinea-worm. to wash Babies that have become unconscious during an attack of malaria or of some other disease are washed with a leaf decoction at the same time smoke from the burning plant is inhaled. The leaf-sap is also used for eye-complaints. An infusion is given to cure diarrhoea and in an unspecified manner at childbirth, and on sores. Leaves The root is used in a snake-bite treatment. Flowers For pains in the lower part of the back leaves and flowers are reduced to ash which is rubbed into cuts on the back. Spiritual It gives protection against evil spirits, is a good-luck talisman for hunters, and safeguards the well-being of widows.[5]<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerva_lanata#cite_note-aluka-4> Other links: http://www.holisticonline.com/Herbal-Med/_Herbs/h_aerva-lanata.htm, http://www.indianetzone.com/37/aerva_lanata.htm & http://www.keralaayurvedics.com/herbs-plants/flowers/balipoovu-aerva-lanata-flowers-of-kerala.html (Med. use with illustrations). 2009/4/9 grassman <[email protected]> > > Dear > > check in Aerva sp of amranthaceae > > > -- With regards, J.M.Garg "We often ignore the beauty around us" Creating Awareness about Indian Flora & Fauna: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1 For learning about our trees & plants, please visit/ join Google e-group (Indiantreepix) http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "indiantreepix" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
