Scientific Name: Glinus oppositifolius (L.) Aug.DC.
Family: Molluginaceae
Synonym: Glinus cambessedesii Fenzl Vernacular name: Kaippujeerakam
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Terrestrial
Distribution: Tropics and Subtropics of Old World
Flowering and Fruiting: November-April
Key
identification features: It is an annual prostrate
herb, diffuse and sub-succulent, highly branched with thin stems. The flowers
are small, whitish in colour. The fruit is an ellipsoid capsule slightly
shorter than the tepals.
Tribal Consumers: Adiya
Uses: Glinus oppositifolius
is widely recognized in traditional medicine for its health benefits. It is
used to treat digestive issues, fever, skin conditions, and as a remedy for
wounds due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.
The herb is also known to support liver health and aid in the management of
diabetes.
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