An erect or diffuse herb, 30-100 cm. high, with a strong aromatic odour. Stems robust or slender, hoary-tomentose; leaves 3-8 cm. long x 1-3 cm. broad, shortly petioled or sessile, ovate lanceolate, acute, sharply toothed, pinnately veined, pubescent above, hoary-tomentose below; spikes terminal, 3-8 cm. long, slender, hoary; flowers lilac, in verticillasters, rather compact, rarely distant.
Herb Effects
Astringent, antirheumatic and carminative (leaf); antibacterial (essential oil); Antihypertensive, carminative, antiseptic and stimulant (plant)
As an antirheumatic, astringent and carminative (leaf); in dysentery, diarrhea, bronchitis and diabetes (plant); in fever and heat apoplexy (plant decoction)
Contraindication
Best not used by pregnant women because large doses can cause an abortion.
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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