🌿 Herbal Uses of Thumbai Poo

1. Cold and Cough Relief

• Decoction of flowers used as a traditional remedy for cold, cough, and throat irritation.

2. Antiseptic and Wound Healing

• Leaves and flowers are applied as a poultice on wounds, insect bites, and stings.

3. Anti-inflammatory Properties

• Helps reduce swelling, especially for joint and muscle pain.

4. Fever Management

• Used traditionally to reduce fever, especially in children.

5. Respiratory Health

Beneficial for asthma and sinus congestion relief.

6. Skin Health

• Used in traditional skin ointments to treat fungal infections and itching.

7. Antimicrobial Activity

• Known for antibacterial and antifungal effects in herbal medicine.

🌿 Plant Classification

• Kingdom: Plantae

• Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)

• Genus: Leucas

• Species: Leucas aspera

🌱 Plant Description

• Type: Annual herb

• Height: 30 to 60 cm

• Structure: Erect, branched stem with soft hairs

• Leaves: Narrow, linear-lanceolate, rough-textured

• Flowers: White, tubular, bloom in clusters

🌸 Flowering & Fruit

• Flowers: Small, white, tubular with a mild fragrance

• Inflorescence: Dense whorls at leaf axils

• Fruiting: Produces small, dry nutlets

🌿 Growth Requirements

• Climate: Warm tropical to subtropical

• Soil: Sandy, well-drained soil

• Light: Full sunlight

• Watering: Moderate; drought-resistant

🌱 Propagation

• By Seeds: Easily grown from seeds, germinates quickly

🗓️ Harvest Time

• Flowers and Leaves: Harvested during the flowering season (mostly in monsoon or post-monsoon)