Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.06-01-2020

Benghal commelina

Plant

Family

Dayflower family (Commelinaceae)

English

Benghal commelina, Bengal dayflower, Benghal dayflower, Hairy honohono, Jio, Wandering jew

Latin

Commelina benghalensis L.

Plantparts

foliage, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Aperient, catharic, Cathartic, Diuretic, Laxative, movements of the bowel, purgative

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical used in Sarban Hills, Abbotabad, KP, Pakistan

Ingredients

 ash, Beta-Sitosterol, Calcium, Campesterol, Carbohydrates, fat, Fibres, phosphorus, protein, Stigmasterol, Triacontanol, water

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn5706

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