Porcupine Flower (Sahachara)
Barleria prionitis
| Famille | Acanthaceae |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | Sahachara |
| हिंदी | वज्रदंती |
| Parties utilisées | root, leaf |
Porcupine flower is a spiny shrub of the acanthus family with yellow-orange flowers and sharp spines at the leaf bases. It grows across India in dry places and is often planted as a hedge.
It is one of the plants known in Ayurveda as Sahachara or Kurantaka. Its root and leaf have a traditional place in mouth-care preparations, and the plant is used in oils for joint comfort. The Hindi name vajradanti refers to its use for strong teeth.
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