Stem: Macerated in rum, cognac or absinthe and mixed with bark of Quassia amara into a bitter beverage to control diabetes and albuminuria; macerated in rum or white wine for a malaria remedy; macerated in white wine for a vermifuge and an appetite stimulant for infants.

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Origin: Native to Malesia, Indochina, Indian subcontinent and China.

Pharmacological Activities: Anti-inflammatory,[11] Antioxidant,
Antimalarial, Antiprotozoal and Hypoglycaemic
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Origin

Assam.

Action:

Plant—diuretic, as powerful a febrifuge as cinchona.

1) Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017

2) A guide to medicinal plants / Hwee Ling, Koh; Tung Kian, Chua; Chay Hoon, Tan. Singapore:  World vScientific Public Co. Pte. Ltd., 2009. p 289 p.

3) Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p 664.