Mother Nature has blessed the earth with the life-sustaining plant kingdom that offers health benefits and organic remedies in heaps. Among such priceless treasures, kokilaksha (Hygrophila auriculata) sits pretty as a useful herb.

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Also known as Ikshura, kokilaksha (the eyes of a cuckoo bird or the native koel) is a small aquatic herbaceous plant widely used for its therapeutic value. “This medicinal herb is highly cherished in Ayurvedic medicine. In English, it is often called the ‘long-leaved Barleria’. The plant has been traditionally regarded as a reinvigorating herb, used for replenishing vitality, improving reproductive health and maintaining overall wellness,” shares Dr. Renuka Dang, consultant dietitian, Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals.

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