

Family: Acanthaceae
Synonym: Gymnostachyum ovatum T.Anderson ex Bedd.
Tamil: periyanangai, periyanangan
Tall robust herb, leaves broadly ovate, pink flowers in panicles
Leaf paste used as an antidote; crushed leaves applied to treat scabies. [CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants]
3 Published papers of Andrographis ovata