Barleria Prionitis (Barleria Prionitis L.)

Tribe: Acanthaceae
Crude Name: Barleriae Folium .

Description

These plants originated from Tropical Asia and South Africa. In Indonesia, found in areas with dry climates, growing wild or planted for fencing of lowlands to 400 m above sea level.
1.5-2 m high, stems woody, rectangles, hair, strong thorn leaves contained in the armpit. single leaf, leaf-haired youth, lies opposite, petiole 4-8 mm long. Oblong leaf blade until the lancet or elongated egg round, tip pointed, base narrowed taper along the stem, slightly wavy edge flat, 2-18 cm long, 2-6,5 cm wide, pinnate bone, it's green. Symmetrical two-sided single flower, in the armpit leaves, elongated elliptical shape, the color yellow. Fruit box, oval, flattened, tip somewhat pointed, hard, split in two, it's green. Seeds ovate, flattened, shiny, brown. Propagation by seed or stem cuttings.

Nature and Usefulness
Leaf has a weak smell, taste a little chocolate. Efficacious as a facilitator urine (diuretic), tonic, relief of fever (antipyretic), and facilitator sputum. Nutritious roots as a facilitator and facilitator sweat sputum (diaforetic).

Chemical content
Leaves contain saponin, flavonoida, tannins, potassium salts, and silicates. While the roots contain saponin, flavonoida, and polyphenols.

Portion used
Leaves and roots.

How to use
To see examples of usage drunk.
For external use, fresh leaves to taste finely milled and then dab on a sore spot.