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Pogostemon purpurascens is a small herbaceous, flowering plant found in the Western Ghats in South India.[1] It is in the mint family, Lamiaceae.

Pogostemon purpurascens
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Lamiaceae
Genus:	Pogostemon
Species:	P. purpurascens
Binomial name
Pogostemon purpurascens Dalzell, 1850

Description

Pogostemon purpurascens is an erect branched herb with a 20 cm tall, hairy stem. The leaves are elliptic, opposite with serrated margins. It bears tiny whitish flowers which blooms during the months of January and February.[2]

Uses

It is used as an anti-haemorrhagic (sometimes as a styptic) and antidote to stimulate scorpion stings and snake bites. It is also used to clean wounds.[2][3]

In Manipur, leaves and flowers are used in the preparation of a local hair-care lotion.[2]

References

• KIRTIKAR, K.R., BASU, B.D and AN, I.C.S; 1975; Indian Medicinal Plants; MIS PERIODICAL EXPERTS

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