The Botanical name of Puduthalai is Phyla nodiflora Greene. Rich and Verbena nodiflora L. Phyla Nodiflora | Lippia Nodiflora is quite a popular plant in Tamil Nadu that goes by the name of poduthalai, both the fresh leaves and poduthalai powder have many wonderful uses.
Poduthalai helps to get rid off dandruff due to it's antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Apart from the above mentioned uses there are many other uses and benefits of poduthalai powder / Phyla Nodiflora which can be felt while using.
Take the required amount of poduthalai powder in a bowl, add in enough rice water and 1/4 tsp of coconut oil to it and apply as a hair pack. Wait for 30 minutes before having your hair washed.
