A perennial legume that ranges from 2-6 feet in height. Leaves alternate, pinnately compound, with 6-10 pairs of leaflets (1- 5cm long). Tip of each leaflet has a small hair-like appendage. Flowers purple to white, pea-like; borne in terminal or axillary racemes containing 20-50 flowers. Seed pods are narrow and about 1 inch long. Seeds are dull yellow, bean shaped and approximately 2.5-3mm long.
Herb Effects
Diaphoretic, diuretic, galactogogue and hypoglycaemic (leaves and flowering tops)
The leaves and flowering tops are used to treat fever, insufficient lactation, late-onset diabetes, pancreatitis and digestive problems, especially chronic constipation caused by a lack of digestive enzymes.
Health Remedies 
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