Origin

Throughout India, up to an altitude of 1,730 m.

Action:

Rhizomes—astringent and diuretic.

Spikes—ash is used for healing wounds. The pollen, mixed with honey, is applied to wounds and sores or taken internally for treating uterine bleeding and haematuria.

Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p 681.