Botanical Descripion:
It is an erect, branched, smooth undershrub 0.8-1.5 m tall. The leaves are lance-shaped and pointed at the ends. The flowers are about 1.5 cm long, white or pink, with purple spots.
Propagation: Stem cuttings.
Part/s used: Leaf
Medicinal uses: Rheumatic pain, jaundice and eczema
How is it used?:An infusion of the leaves is taken along with 200 ml of water. The juice of the leaves is applied externally to relieve pain in arthritis.