Details of Plants:Commelina benghalensis

Plant details

Family: Commelinacea
Phytochemicals

4- Hydroxycinnamic acids
8-hydroxyquinoline
Astringents
Caffeic Acid
Caffeic Acid
Campesterol
Catechol
Chlorogenic Acid
Cyanidin 3, 7, 3-triglucoside
Flavones C- glycosides
Flavonoids
Flavonol O-glycosides
Lutein
Polyphenols
Quercetin
Quinolones
Resorcinol
Salicylic acid
Saponins
Stigmasterol
Tannic Acid
Zeaxanthin
n-doctriacontanol
n-octacosanol
n-triacontanol
p-coumaric acid
β-Sitosterol
NE-statewise availability

Manipur
Vernacular Name

Manipur: Wangdengkhoibi
Ailments cured

Leprosy
Plant parts used and methods

Whole plant: Extract taken orally
Plant References

Meetei. S. Y; Singh. P. K; Survey for Medicinal Plants of Thoubal District, Manipur. Flora and Fauna 13 (2) 355-358, 2007.

Phytochemical References

Ghosh, P; et al. Phytomorphological, chemical and pharmacological discussions about Commelina benghalensis Linn.(Commelinaceae): A review. The Pharma Innovation Journal 8.6: 12-18, 2019.