Origin

Near sea-coasts and the Andamans.

Action:

Leaves—used as poultice on ulcers, sores, varicose veins; paste applied to fungal infections.

Leaf decction—vulnerary and antiscabious. The juice of leaf is also given internally with cow’s milk as a tonic after child birth.

Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p 714.