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Malabar Nut Flower अडूसा

Justicia gendarussa

Foxtail Orchid (द्रौपदी माला), Rhynchostylis retusa
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Hindi
अडूसा
Botanical
Justicia gendarussa
Family
Acanthaceae

About the plant

A dark-stemmed shrub of the wet coasts with traditional joint-pain uses.

Growing it

Grows from any cutting in the monsoon.

What it is for

Traditional preparations; a tidy shade hedge.

How to grow

Sunlight
Part shade
Water
Regular
Season
Jun–Jul
Grows in
Balcony, Garden / ground
Mature size
1–2 m
First harvest
Year one

Grows from any cutting in the monsoon.

Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Traditional preparations; a tidy shade hedge.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

Ecological value

Where it grows in India

Review
Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
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