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| Botanical Name | Amarantus viridis L. |
|---|---|
| Tamil Name | Kuppaikeerai |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Cotyledon | Dicot |
| Habit | Herb |
| Description | Leaves alternate,flowers small, inflorescence panicle, seeds erect orbicular |
| Medicinal uses | • Anti- ulcer |
| • diuretic | |
| • laxative | |
| • vermifuge and | |
| • antileprotic | |
| Places / Locations | * Davadanapatti Block, Periyakulam, Theni |
| * Puliyankulam, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District | |
| * Coimbatore District | |
| * Marandahalli Village, Dharmapuri District | |
| * Vellamalaipatti village, Madurai District | |
