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Scientific name                                : Gardenia gummifera L.f.

Family                                              : RUBIACEAE

Malayalam Name                            :  Somanadikayam

Flowering & Fruiting                       : December-May

Medicinal use:

                       The latex of plant is used to treat inflammation of gums and dental cavity, the paste of plant resin is used to heal wounds and skin infection.

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