Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

Asteraceae / Compositae
Grangea maderaspatana (L.) Poir.
English name: Madras carpet.
Local name: Afsantin, Mustaru, Mundi.
Description:
A small annual, prostrate to sub-erect herb generally grows 10-30 cm high. Leaves
pinnately divided, dense hairy, with a short stalk. Heads yellow, terminal and
axillary.
Flowering Period:
August to February.
Habitat:
Found in agricultural fields, in moist fertile soil.
Uses:
The leaves are regarded as stomachic and antispasmodic
and prescribed in infusion and electuary. They are
considered good for irregular menses. They are used in
antiseptic and anodyne fomentations. The juice of the
leaves is employed as an instillation for earache.
Leaves of this plant are used in ear treatment, generally
healing, pain-killer, sedatives and stomach problems.
Distribution:
Pakistan and India.
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