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| Botanical Name | Agave americana L. |
|---|---|
| Tamil Name | Yanai katralai |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Cotyledon | Monocot |
| Habit | Herb |
| Description | Short, thick, underground stem,flowers are yellow or greenish-yellow, capsule containing numerous seeds |
| Medicinal uses | • Constipation |
| • digestive issues | |
| • diarrhea | |
| • anti - cancer and | |
| • jaundice | |
| Places / Locations | * Perunkudi, Madurai District |
| * Alagar Hills, Dindigul | |
| * Palamalai Hills, Salem District | |
| * Vanavasi hill, Salem District | |
| * Erode district | |
