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Gayasa

Local Name	:	Gayasa
Botanical Name	:	Leucas cephalotes (Roth) Spreng.
Common Name	:	Head Leucas
Family	:	Lamiaceae
Distribution	:	It is distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. In India including Odisha, it is found throughout the country, particularly in open fields, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Habit	:	Herb
Short Description	:	It is an herbaceous plant known for its white, clustered flowers. It is widely distributed in tropical Asia and used in traditional medicine for treating infections, fevers, and inflammation.

Descriptions

It is an erect, herbaceous plant. It has angular, hairy stems and narrow, lanceolate leaves with serrated edges. The plant produces small, white flowers arranged in dense, globular clusters at the ends of branches.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

August - October

Use(s)

It treats conditions like fever, respiratory issues, and skin infections. It is also applied in insect stings to reduce pain and inflammation.