Botanical Descripion:
It is perennial herb and grows up to 2-4 feet height. Leaves are 3 inches long and flowers, red in color, are produced in clusters on a stalk of 4-12 inches long. The fruit is long, slender and roots are finger shaped. The plant grows really fast, and flowering takes places from September to November.
Propagation: Cuttings.
Part/s used: Leaves, root, root bark
Medicinal uses:
chronic rheumatoid arthritis, skin diseases and tumours
How is it used?:
The milky juice of the leaves is applied on the skin.
A liniment made from bruised root mixed with a little vegetable oil is used as an ointment.