Poduthalai [Phyla nodiflora Greene]

   

    

is an annual herb which is very common in the wet habitations of India. Poduthalai is a creeping annual herb which is very often rooting at the nodes, with numerous subquadrangular branches. In Ayurveda, Poduthalai is regarded as a cooling, aphrodisiac, astringent to the bowels, vulnerary, stomachic, anthelmintic and alexiteric. It is used in the treatment of diseases of the heart, asthma, blood and eye, bronchitis, loss of consciousness, thirst and to promote in the healing of wounds and ulcers. In Unani, it is regarded as a diuretic and maturant, and used in the treatment of colds and fevers.THIS PARTICULAR SPECIES IS CONSERVED AND PROPAGATED IN ECO HERBS SUGANDHAVANAM NURSERY.