Sunday, November 8, 2009

ZEBRINA




Common name: Zebrina, Sebrina, Silver Inch Plant, Red Wetter Grass, Wandering Jew, 吊竹梅
Scientific name: Tradescantia zebrina;
Synonym: Tradescantia pendula, Zebrina pendula, Zebrina purpusii
Family: Commelinaceae

Ethnobotanical Uses:
Herb & Spice (Medicinal)

Leaves made into tea for kidney ailments.
Is commonly used in southeast Mexico in the region of Tabasco, as a cold herbal tea, which is named Matali. Also commonly used as a lubricant in China

Usage
In Malaysia, Zebrina or Wandering Jew is grown outdoors as a groundcover or a bedding plant, or to effect a tropical atmosphere.
In traditional medicine, it is used for treatment of common cold, hypertension, tuberculosis, uterine disorders.
In Malaysia, Zerbgina is grown outdoors as a groundcover or a bedding plant,

Sources:
http://malaysianherbs.multiply.com/photos/album/257/WANDERING_JEW
http://www.stuartxchange.com/Sebrina.html

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