An erect plant, somewhat hairy, usually with ascending branches. Leaves glabrous, elliptical lanceolate, toothed above but entire near the base. Stem quadrangular; flowers in axillary clusters with a purplish four-lobed corolla and only two fertile stamens.

Sedative, thyrotropic, cardioactive diuretic, peripheral vasoconstrictor, antitussive, antihaemorrhagic; astringent, hypoglycaemic, mild narcotic and mild sedative (whole plant).

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Herb Information

In the treatment of hyperthyroidism and related disorders, coughs, bleeding from the lungs and consumption, excessive menstruation etc (plant); as a poultice to cleanse foul wounds (leaves).

Contraindicated in thyroid enlargement or hypothyroid, and in simultaneous administration of other thyroid treatments.