Four-Leaved Clover
The scientific name of Four-Leaved Clover: Marsilea quadrifolia
Name of Four-Leaved Clover in different languages:-
English: European water clover
Sanskrit: sushni
Malayalam: Naalilakkera
Tamil: aalaik keerai
Plant description:
It is a semi-aquatic plant, grow in shallow water or loamy soils, wetlands and marshy areas, with trailing stems and slender, the leaves are simple, bright green, four-sided, like the original 4-leaf clover, erect. Leaflets obdeltoid, to 2cmlong, glaucous, petioles up to 15 cm long; Sporocarp ellipsoid, on stalks to 2cm long, attached to the base of petioles.
Useful plant parts: Whole plant
Medicinal uses:
To treat snake poison, coughing, skin problems, diabetics, eye problems and abscesses, It is used to treat snakebite.
Medicinal properties:
Anti-inflammatory, febrifuge diuretic, depurative and refrigerant.
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