A chamaephytic plant, 20-40 cm, tomentose-canescent. Stems with branches erect, simple, elongate, each ending in a paniculate or corymbose inflorescence. Leaves 1-3 cm, sessile, oblong. Flowers white or pale cream-coloured.
The leaves are used for the treatment of stomach ailments and visceral pains. A liquid extract of the plant has been used in the treatment of fungal diseases and abscesses. A decoction of plant is used against liver troubles, gastro-intestinal diseases, fevers, colds and diarrhoea, and externally for wounds.
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