A treelet that grows to a height of 6m. Leaves are simple, spiral, and stipulate. Stipules are small. Blade is ovate to oblong–ovate, 5cm × 3.5cm, and show four pairs of secondary nerves. Inflorescences consist of spikes which are 2.5–5cm long.
Used as a drink to treat diarrhea, to promote menses, to recover from childbirth, and to invigorate (decoction of the bark); applied externally to relieve headache, skin diseases and abdominal swelling, to promote healing of wounds and as a water bath to reduce fever (leaves).
Reference
Christophe Wiart. Medicinal Plants of Asia and the Pacific, P:166, CRC Press, June 2006.
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