| Bengal Sage |
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| Original date | 14/4/08 9:45 AM |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 |
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| Focal length | 6.33mm |
| Exposure time | 1/200s |
| Aperture | 5.6 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | SONY |
| Camera model | DSC-T20 |
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Botanical name: Meriandra benghalensis Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Synonyms: Salvia bengalensis
Bengal Sage is a herb from the mint family. It has elliptic-oblong green
leaves with serrated margins. Tiny while flowers arise on a long vertical
spike, much like that in Tulsi. The herb is
cultivated for medicinal uses.
Medicinal uses:
Fresh leaves are given for reducing high blood
pressure. Extracts of inflorescences is used as gargle in tonsilitis.
Identification credit: Thingnam SophiaMedicinal uses:
Fresh leaves are given for reducing high blood
pressure. Extracts of inflorescences is used as gargle in tonsilitis. | Photographed in Imphal, Manipur. |