Uses: infection in tthe ovaries, uterine infection, postpartum, throat, kidneys.                                                 

Origin: Brazil, China, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka.

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Range. Origin in Central America, Mexico and Greater Antilles

Uses.  The  seeds,  roots,  flowers,  and  leaves  are  employed. 

Whole  plant:  All  parts  used to alleviate skin problems, snakebites, scorpion stings, and shooting uterine pains.

Bark: A decoction is taken to alleviate excessive menstrual bleeding. For white vaginal discharge, a paste made of the root with water reserved from washing rice is considered a remedy.

Leaf: Preparations are used to control diseases involving gas, increase blood, promote urinary function, and protect against ear infections. Juice from crushed leaves is  taken  for  diarrhea  with  indigestion.

Flower:  The  bud,  which  is  considered  sweet,  with  cooling  properties,  is  known  for  promoting  weight  gain,  stimulating  lactation,  controlling bile and phlegm, alleviating thirst, supporting the memory, and focusing the mind. The flowers are used in a sherbet drink to alleviate mental disturbance or disease. Ash from the flower is pressed into sores to stimulate healing and new tissue formation.

Seed: Used to increase lactation and virility. An ointment made from the crushed seed kernel is applied to soothe burns. Seed kernels stewed in milk are given for weakness of the brain. A paste made with the seeds, dried ginger, and water is used for inflammation of the testes. A decoction is used as a mouthwash or rinse to soothe toothaches. Roasted, pressed seeds are applied as a poultice to cure calluses and boils.

Root:  A  decoction  is  given  to  clear  urinary  infections  causing  symptoms  of  burning  sensation during urination and pain in passing urine.

Geraldini , Isanete, Journal of Ethnopharmacology v. 173, 2015 . -- p. 383-423