Range. Asia, Australia, and tropical South Africa. Widely distributed in Myanmar.

Uses. Plant considered a good remedy for stomach trouble.

Leaf: Bitter and astrin­gent, promotes good digestion. Used to treat diseases caused by “abnormal blood”. A drink of milk in which the leaves were stewed used to neutralize poisons. Leaves also used in making up carminatives and to control leprosy.

Root: Used as an antispasmodic.

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