Origin

Distributed in tropical Africa and Asia; found throughout the plains of India.

Action:

Used as a substitute for Paashaanabheda (Aerva lanata Juss. ex Schult., Amaranthaceae) for its diuretic and lithotriptic properties.

Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p  442.