Origin

Africa

Folk medicinal uses

Leaves - Kokwaro (1976) reports that the strongly-scented leaves of the plant are rubbed between the palms and sniffed as a treatment for blocked nostrils. The leaves are also used for abdominal pains, sore eyes, ear troubles, and for coughs.

Herb - Watt and BreyerBrandwijk (1962) observed that the herb is used as a stomachic.

Roots - Harjula (1980) reports that pieces of the roots are boiled;, 3 pieces of about 20cm in length and 1cm diameter yield a dose of 1 glassful, which is taken twice a day as a treatment for barrenness.