Persicaria barbata from Delhi

[Gurcharan Singh]

Persicaria barbata (L.) Hara (syn: Polygonum barbatum L.) from Delhi, growing along banks of River Yamuna, Wazirabad.

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Dr. Gurcharan Singh
Retired  Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
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[tanay bose]

Persicaria barbata var barbata

Tanay

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[Ritesh Choudhary]

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.

[Gurcharan Singh]

Thanks Ritesh ji for confirmation and additional information.

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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/