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| Botanical Name | Boerhaavia diffusa L. |
|---|---|
| Tamil Name | Mukirattai |
| Family | Nyctaginaceae |
| Cotyledon | Dicot |
| Habit | Herb |
| Description | Leaves opposite, inflorescence panicle umbel, flowers pink, fruit club shaped anthocarp |
| Medicinal uses | • Diuresis |
| • anti - cancer | |
| • hepatoprotection | |
| • constipation and | |
| • hyperplasia | |
| Places / Locations | * Poondiyankuppam village, Cuddalore district |
| * Nedumarai Village, Madurai District | |
| * Agastheeshwaram, Kanniyakumari District | |
| * Vanavasi hill, Salem District | |
| * Thoothukudi District | |
