Name in English : Elephant’s Foot
Latin Name : Elephantopus scaber Linn.
Group : Asteraceae
Name in Malayalam : Anachuvadi
Name in Sanskrit : Gojihwa
Name in different Indian language : Anayadian, Kuchirikka
As the plant leaf is likely to be the elephant foot print , the plant is called as Elephant’s Foot.
The plant is locally called as “ Anayadian”, “Kuchirikka” etc..
It has the properties of reducing human body heat. It is used in the treatment of heart diseases, and cough.
Mainly used in treatment of Tonsillitis.
The leaf used as a shampoo for removing dandruff and hair falling.
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