Range. Native of southeastern Asia. Cultivated in Myanmar.

Uses

Leaf: Used to treat kidney and bladder diseases. Used in making diuretics and medicines to cure shooting pains in the stomach. Juice taken with small amount of marijua­na leaves when there is blood in the urine. Juice taken to relieve pain during menstruation.

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Origin

Native to the Philippines; introduced in India.

Action:

Plant—insecticidal.

Leaves—an infusion is given in menstrual troubles.

1) DeFilipps, Robert A.; Krupnick, Gary A. / PhytoKeys, v. 102. - - p. 1 - 314,  2018.

2) Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p  506.