Origin

Arid and sandy tracts of Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Action:

Leaves and seeds—an infusion is applied to the eyes in ophthalmia and glucoma. An infusion of the leaves acts as a skin cleanser.

Seeds— anthelmintic.

Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p 734.