Description:
Roots are scentless, bitter, yellow-brown, up
to 40 cm long and up to 2 cm in thickness.
But in trade and export, roots are cut into
pieces of 10-15 cm. Inner part of the root is
white and acerbic when eaten.
Uses:
Roots are used as medicine in the treatment
of veins related diseases, sleeplessness and
controlling pressure. It is believed that
when some part roots are taken by pregnant
women, it fastens delivery process. Juice of
its root is used in the treatment of Diarrhea
and Dysentery. Juice of leaves are used to
clear webs of the eyes But it should be strictly
not used by patients of cough, Asthma and
ulcer. This plant is source for medicine of
Reserpine and Anti-Hypotensive.