Range. South and southeastern Asia. Widely distributed in Myanmar.
Uses
Leaf and Root: Used as a febrifuge.
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Origin:
Throughout India.
Action:
Leaves—used as a substitute for Chiretta.
Leaves and roots—employed externally for skin diseases and alopecia. Leaves are prescribed in headache. Roots are given in cramps and rheumatism.
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2) Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p. 836.