Original Articles
Najat T Hwisa, Babu Rao Chandu
Abstract
Rivea ornata (Roxb.) is a potential medicinal plant used topically in haemorrhagic diseases and piles. It also possess to contain antiinflammatory activity. The leaves are given after parturition. Owing to its medicinal and industrial importance, the macroscopic and microscopic characters of the leaves were studied. These could serve useful in the identification of this plant species.