Yelumbu Otti Ilai / Creeping Blepharis Leaves

Creeping Blepharis Leaves are commonly known as Yelumbu Otti Ilai in Tamil. This plant is widely grown in gravelly soils and rocks in the mountains up to 1400 meters. Blepharis maderaspatensis is the scientific name of the Creeping Blepharis belonging to the Acanthaceae family. The leaves of this plant have various health and healing benefits. In Ayurveda, This medicinal herb is used to treat bone, knee pain, joint pain, and throat problems.