Origin:
The alpine Himalayas from Kashmir to Kumaon, at altitude of 3.000 - 3.900m, and in Nepal.

Action:
Stimulant, cardiac tonic, expectorant, diuretic (syrup and jam, used in diseases of the mouth and throat, also in the treatment of fevers and debility.) The roots possess antiseptic and antibiotic properties.

Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p. 836.