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Dronpushpi

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Dronpushpi (Leucas cephalotes) is a common weed in central and south India. Dronpushpi is considered to be a mild stimulant and diaphoretic.

It is a perfect drug for snakebite. The leaf-juice is used to relieve fevers, chronic malaria, asthma and skin problems. Barahalkura, Gubo, Devakhumba and Peedalumni are other Indian names.



Updated on 7th June, 2005

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