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Baathy PRODUCT NAME

Anisomeles malabarica (Linn.) R.Br. ex Sims = Nepeta malabarica Linn. SCIENTIFIC NAME

Common Name: Baathy
Local Name: Baathy (Kurumba); Tamil-Aruva chadachi; Telugu-Moga-bira 
Family: Lamiacea
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Product Description: A densely pubescent shrub. Flower: In aggregate cymes forming false whorl, purple. Fruit: A nutlet. Seeds 4, black Shrub with a 4 angled stem
NTFP Classification: Medicinal, aromatics and cosmetics 

DISTRIBUTION

Countries Found: India
Description: Plains upto 500m. Common in wastelands, stream banks and hedges. Tropics. 

USES AND PARTS USED

Parts Used: leaves, leaflets 
Uses: Leaf mixed with other herbs to make medicinal preparation 
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Partners: Keystone Foundation

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