Origin

Throughout India; up to an elevation of 1,500 m in the Himalayas.

Action:

Plant—expectorant.

Root— used in external applications for rheumatism, sprains, cut wounds, eczema, scabies, carbuncles. A decoction in drunk in gastric attacks.

Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p 392.