✈️ Commelina benghalensis

Traditional Herbs from Commelina benghalensis

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• Wash and mash 5 g of fresh gewor leaves until smooth.
• Place it on the wound then wrap with a clean cloth.

What is Commelina benghalensis Looks like??

Parts of Commelina benghalensis that could be used

• Leaves", "Roots", "Sap", "Stems", "All Parts of the Plant

Commelina benghalensis Distribution

This plant originates from Africa through the Arabian Peninsula to India, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Gewor is a weed commonly found in rice fields, which is often used as a vegetable or fresh vegetable, medicine, and a source of dye that comes from the sap in the flowers. This plant makes a very attractive potted plant.
Agroecology of Commelina benghalensis
Grows on forest edges, gardens and is found at altitudes up to 1,600 m above sea level, rainfall is 1,000-2,100 mm/year. Optimal flower growth is between 30-35 °C, but grows well between 20-40 °C. Likes sandy soil, resistant to prolonged drought.
Morphology of Commelina benghalensis

• Fibrous roots.
• Succulent stems, segmented, slightly spreading, and green.
• Single leaves, green, oval, slightly wavy edges, hairy surface, slimy texture, 3-6 cm long, and 1-3 cm wide.
• Blue compound flowers, located at the ends of branches or leaf axils, 3 petals, heart-shaped crown, 0.7-0.9 long cm.
• The fruit is oval, 5-7 mm long,\u00a0and green.
• The seeds are round, small, and black.

Cultivation of Commelina benghalensis
This plant can be propagated by cutting stem segments and pressing them into wet, sandy soil. Commelina benghalensis can also be cultivated from seed.

Commelina benghalensis, more details :

Chemical Content of Commelina benghalensis
Saponins, flavonoids, polyphenols, phlobatnins, tannins, essential oils, alkaloids, catechols, aleurone, lactones, coumarins, amino acids, quinones.
Benefits of Commelina benghalensis
Treats diarrhea, leprosy, eye diseases, headaches, throat disorders, burns, canker sores, gastric disorders, reduces fever, anti-inflammatory, skin diseases and respiratory problems.
Simplisia of Commelina benghalensis

• Take fresh gewor leaves.
• Wet sort (leaf stalks and shoots removed) then wash thoroughly.
• Dry the leaves in direct sunlight \u00b1 7 days.
• Place the simplicia in airtight packaging and store in room temperature.

Another Facts for Commelina benghalensis :

Synonym of Commelina benghalensis
Commelina acuminata R.Br., Commelina canescens Vahl, Commelina cavaleriei H.Lév.
Habitus of Commelina benghalensis
Herb. Annual herb, can reach 90 cm in length
Habitat of Commelina benghalensis

• Forest
• Grassland