Mukkutty

Scientific Name : Biophytum Sensitivum

Family : Oxalidaceae

Habitat : Perennial herb

Medicinal Uses : Tonic and stimulant , used for chest complaints , convulsions ,
cramps and inflammatory tumours . Ash mixed with lime juice and given for stomach ache . Leaves and roots are styptic , decoration of leaves is given for diabetes , asthma and phthisis.