Asteracantha longifolla

Common name Kokilaksha
Botanical Name Asteracantha longifolla
Vernacular name English- Indian Berrberry
Hindi- Darhald
Gujarati- Daruharigra
Sanskrit- Kokilaksi
Family Acanthaceae
Class Magnoliopsida
Parts of plant used Whole plant
Chemical Constituents Alkaloids, essential oil, Yellow semi-drying oil, enzymes like diastase, lipase, protease.
Therapeutic uses Used in treatment of jaundice, diuretics, rheumatism, hepatic, obstruction and dissolution of gallstones, kidney stones, liver dysfunction and disease of urinogential tracts.

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