Holorheena antidysentrica

The plant grows mostly in Asian tropical countries. In India, it grows mostly in sub-Himalayan regions. It is seen everywhere in the forests of India, Travancore, Assam and Uttar Pradesh. The plant grows well in deciduous forests. The plant grows as a deciduous shrub up to 3ms high.

The leaves are opposite, ovate and 10-cm long. The stem has several branches. The flowers are corymb-like cymes. The flowers have five white petals and grow up to 2-3cm high. The fruits are cylindrical and paired and the seeds are light brown. It is a medicinal plant in Ayurveda. The botanical name of the plant itself explains the main medicinal property of the plant that is explained in Veda for the treatment of diarrhea. It is used for the treatment of dysentery caused due to amoeba. The seeds are antibilious and promote conception. It is also used for toning up vaginal tissue after delivery in women.