Perennial succulent herb with a smooth exterior standing from 30 to 120 cm high; flowers are yellow.
Herb Effects
Antiarrhythmic, hypotensive and anticancer (plant); depresses the central nervous system (leaf extract); insecticidal and aids in reducing fever (leaf).
Chemistry
Active Ingredients
Sterols and triterpenoids (flower)
Pharmacology
Medicinal Use
As an insecticidal and aids in reducing fever, especially that which is related to malaria (leaf).
Reference
Chandel et al., Biodiversity in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in India.
Uniyal et al., Medicinal Flora of Garhwal Himalayas.
Health Remedies 
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