Medicinal
Properties
Action
Herb - anthelmintic, aphrodisiac, astringent, nervine, tonic,
rejuvenative.
Seeds - antihelmintic,
astringent, nervine tonic, and an aphrodisiac
Root - nervine tonic,
diuretic
Hairs on the pods -
irritant, powerful vermifuge
Uses
Infusion of the pods is a
good remedy for dropsy.
The seeds are used in
leucorrhoea, menorrhagia, spermatorrhoea, Parkinson's and as an
aphrodisiac. They are one of the best tonics and used as powder to improve
vitality.
Root is used as a remedy in
facial paralysis and nervous disorders. Decoction of the roots purifies
the blood, cures rheumatism, asthma, cough, stone in the bladder and
improves vitality. it is also used for fevers, edema, and elephantiasis.
Leaf paste is applied to
ulcers.
This herb is being
investigated as a possible remedy for AIDS.