Phyla Nodiflora Powder/ Poduthalai Podi

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Order: Lamiales

Family: Verbenaceae

Binomial name: Phyla nodiflora

Poduthalai is an annual herb, which is widely grown in wet habitats in India. The botanical name of this plant is Phyla nodiflora which belongs to the Verbenaceae family. Due to its medicinal properties, this herbal plant is used in Ayurveda and Siddha medicines to treat various health issues.

The paste of this herbal plant helps to heal swollen cervical glands, chronic indolent ulcers, erysipelas, and boils. The bitter and astringent infusion is prepared by using the leaves and tender stalks of this plant to get relief from indigestion.

Health Benefits

• The leaves of poduthalai with garlic help to get relief from toothaches.
• In Unani, this herb is used to treat cough and fever.
• It also helps to treat constipation and knee-joint pain.
• Applying the paste of the poduthalai provides better relief from headaches.
• Traditionally, this herb is also used to heal wounds.