Rhizome: In an infusion to remedy stomach cramps and dysentery.

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Range. India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam. Reported from Myanmar.

Uses
Stem: The hot, spicy, bitter rhizome is known for its heating properties, for blood and phlegm regulation, controlling cases of poisoning and inflammation, facilitating diges­tion, keeping the heart healthy, and stimulating the appetite. It is a major component in medications for dysentery, asthma, and heart disease. For difficulty in urination, the paste of the rhizome, made with or without water from washing rice, is taken orally as a diuretic for cases of inability to urinate even though the bladder is full, and for pain and discomfort in urination. With ginger juice and honey, the rhizome is taken as a cure for coughs. Pow­dered and mixed with samone-byu (Anisochilus carnosus) and roasted salt, it is taken for chest pains and stomach pains; mixed with equal amounts of dried ginger rock salt, the powdered rhizome it is a remedy for indigestion. Fevers are treated with the liquid from boiling the rhizome and an effective ngan-hsay (traditional medicine used for high fever).

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Origin:
The Himalayas and southern region of western Ghats.

Action:
Rhizome—carminative (in dyspepsia), stomachic, circulatory stimulant, diaphoretic, antiinflammatory.
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Origin
Mizoram, Northeast India
Parts used
Rhizome
Ailments
Ringworm, scabies, sore, acne, wart

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