Ankur Saini/Saharanpur: There are more than 7000 species of medicinal plants in India. Which are most used in Ayurveda. But today we are going to tell you about a tree which, apart from being exotic, works as a panacea for many diseases. We are talking about American Lantana, which is a plant native to America and Africa. This plant was brought to India from South America by the British as an ornamental plant. Lantana is also called cancer of forests. Indian forests are in serious danger from this flowering plant. The name of this very dangerous plant is Chhattianashi while its scientific name is Lantana camara and in common parlance this plant is also called Panchphooli. ‘Lantana’ plants have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Lantana is said to be used in various common health problems like fever, cold, cough, headache, skin infections and digestive problems. Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties are also found in this plant.
America Lantana is useful in various diseases
While talking to Local 18, Ayurvedic doctor Harsh said that actually it is not an Indian plant but an American plant. It is now found in large numbers in India. America Lantana is also known as Ghaneri in Maharashtra. American Lantana is used to heal various types of wounds. It is used very well in fistula, piles, epilepsy and malaria. But its main function is to heal wounds.
This plant changes the nutrient cycle in the soil due to which no other native plant is able to grow there. The invasion of this plant has resulted in the depletion of native fodder plants for wild herbivorous animals.
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first published : October 17, 2024, 08:22 IST
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