Perennial plant form large clumps from multiple stems, are 1-3 feet tall and as broad or broader. The dark green leaves are opposite and are round to egg-shaped at times they appear heart-shaped with short petioles. The leaves vary from 3/4-7 inches long and are often pointed at the tip. Flowers are borne in small clusters in the leaf axils, the space where the leaves join the stem and are magenta in color and are 1- 3 inches long and about 1 inch across.

Anorectic, antiseptic, hallucinogen, narcotic.

Plants for a Future

Blood-strengthening tea for pregnant women, to treat colic, eye infections, muscle soreness, body swellings, rheumatism and indigestion (roots).