Therapeutics potential and pharmacological properties of Leucas indica: A review

Leucas indica belongs to the family Lamiaceae commonly known as Guma, Tumba, Dandokalos. Traditionally, it is used in Garhwal region of Uttarakhand as a wound healer. The leaves of this plant are squeezed and placed on wounds to obtain wound healing. Leaves are also used as vermifuge, stomachic, sedative and in sores. This plant is widely used in psoriasis, chronic skin eruptions and painful swellings. The herb is also used in jaundice, inflammation, asthma, dyspepsia, fever and cold, snake bites and scorpion stings.