Clerodendrum phlomidis

Clerodendrum phlomidis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Clerodendrum
Species:
C. phlomidis
Binomial name
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Synonyms[2]
  • Volkameria multiflora Burm.f.

Clerodendrum phlomidis is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. The plant has been used in Ayurvedic medicine, and some Ayurvedic sources refer to it by the synonym Clerodendrum multiflorum.

Clerodendrum phlomidis is a large shrub native to the Indian subcontinent and Myanmar. Clerodendrum myricoides from the same family is found in Africa and India.[3]

Description

Clerodendrum phlomidis has leaves which are ovate, opposite, deltoid, hairy from below and wavy. The flowers are in small rounded terminal panicle and bloom from August to February. The flowers are white or pinkish and are very fragrant.[citation needed]

Usage

According to Indian ancient system of medicine Ayurveda, Dash Mool a very powerful combination of ten different roots to improve body vigor and maintain good health contains Clerodendrum phlomidis (Arni) Root.[4] The pulp obtained from the crushing of the leaves is applied externally on swelling.

References

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  1. ^ de Kok, R. (2021). "Clerodendrum phlomidis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T177941832A178509046. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Clerodendrum phlomidis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  3. ^ Vaidya, B. G. and Adarsh, N.:(Uttarardh), Shri Swami Atamanand Sarsavati Ayurvedic. Government Pharmacy Ltd, Surat, pp. 815-820 (1965).
  4. ^ Anonymous.: The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India Government of India. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Dept. of ISM and Homeopathy, New Delhi Part 1, Vol. III, 1st Edn. (2001).