The native place of the Marsh Barbel seeds is the Indian subcontinent, such as Nepal, the Andaman Islands, and the Nicobar Islands, South East Asia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and many other parts. The Marsh Barbel is commonly known as Asteracantha longiflolia, Hygrophilia schulli, and it is also known as a temple plant in English. This plant comes under the Acanthaceae family and is widely found in wet places. Every part of this plant has many medicinal properties, and it plays an essential role in traditional medicine to treat many ailments. It is also used to treat liver problems, urinary tract infections, jaundice, and edema.

Health Benefits

• It helps to improve red blood cells and reduce dry skin.
• It also acts as a detoxifier, renal tonic, and diuretic.
• It helps to treat white discharge and menstrual problems.