Alternanthera Purple Plantae 🍂

The Alternanthera is a genus of beautifulflowering plants in the family of Amaranthaceae. It's a widespread genus with most species occurring in the tropical Americas, and native to others in Asia, Africa & Australia. Plants of the genus may be known generally as joyweeds, or Joseph's coat. Several species are notorious noxious weeds. As a herbal medicine, the plant has diuretic, cooling, tonic & laxative properties. It has been used for the treatment of dysuria and haemorrhoids. The plant is also believed to be beneficial for the eyes, and is used as an ingredient in the making of medicinal hair oils and kajal.
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