Neermulli Leaf / Long Leaved Barleria Powder / Marsh Barbel Leaves

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Acanthaceae

Genus: Hygrophila

Species: H. auriculata

Binomial name: Hygrophila auriculata

Neermulli is scientifically known as Hygrophila Auricultata. It is a rough, stout, slightly tall annual herb. The stem of this plant is round, small, and thin. This stem has red hairs. The leaves are very simple with curling or waving margins and the flowers are bright blue in color.

The seeds are round, flat, and dark red in color. The whole plant has various medicinal properties, so it is used to treat some health problems.

The herb is mostly found in the river banks, ditches, and paddy fields in Africa and Asia. In Ayurveda, this herb is widely used to treat hepatic obstruction, jaundice, inflammation, rheumatism.

Health Benefits

• The Neermulli powder is more beneficial to treat urinary disorders, gonorrhea, and kidney stones.
• The neermulli leaf powder is used to treat dropsy.
• The root of this plant is also used to treat hepatitis and jaundice.
• This herb also acts as a natural blood purifier, so it is traditionally used to treat anemia.
• This herb is also effective on rheumatic afflictions like arthritis, rheumatism, and gout.