| Family Name |
Melastomataceae |
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| Scientific Name |
Osbeckia octandra (L.)DC |
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| Common Names |
Eight Stamen Osbeckia(E), Bowitiya,/Heen Bowitiya(S) |
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| Edible part |
Leaves |
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| Recipe |
Porridge, Curry- Leaves grind and prepare curry, Curry with dried anchovy fish |
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Medicinal values and other importance |
Energetic food, use to treat hepatitis and urinary diseases, increase blood/hemoglobin, reduce cholesterol, increase apatite of patients fall in flue |