Blepharis edulis

Blepharis edulis (Hindi : uttanjan)^[1][2] is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is found in India, Pakistan and Iran as well as Egypt (including the Sinai Peninsula).^{[citation needed]} It is a small plant, covered in soft, grey hairs. It has many serrated leaves, that have prickles attached to them. The flowers are a yellowish color. Its capsules contain two seeds, that are heart-shaped, smooth, shining, and brownish in color.^[3] In India, it is commonly known as Dakhni chappar or Utangan.^{[citation needed]}

Blepharis edulis
Blepharis edulis (middle)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Acanthaceae
Genus:	Blepharis
Species:	B. edulis
Binomial name
Blepharis edulis Forssk.

In medicine

The seeds, leaves, and roots of this plant are used in the traditional medicine of India.^[2]

Chemical constituents

Phytochemicals such as benzoxazine glucosides and banzoxazolone are present in this species, and antixoidants such as phenolic acids and flavone glycosides are also confirmed present.^{[citation needed]}