A small herb up to 30 cm tall, stems prostrate to ascending, often simple. Leaves broadly ovate to rounded or reniform, 1.5-2(-3) cm x 1.5-2 cm, base cordate to truncate or rarely cuneate, margin crenate, appressed hirsute on both surfaces; bracts 2-3 mm long. Flowers opposite, in a simple, terminal, 1-sided raceme of 2-8(-12) cm long, hirsute to puberulent, corolla pale to deep purple, (10-)15-20 mm long.
Herb Effects
Carminative, tonic and resolves blood clots (plant); febrifuge (roots)
A decoction of the plant is used as a remedy for traumatic injuries, whereas a poultice is applied to skin affected by fungal diseases. The root is used to treat skin diseases such as scabies and boils.
Health Remedies 
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