It is a perennial creeping herb with long tapering tuberous roots and deep green leaves. Ayurvedic physicians have used bitter variety of the plant in diabetes mellitus, bloody dysentery, boils and carbuncles.

Homoeopathic uses

        Diabetes mellitus and inspidus - Has been clinically verified for bilious complainants, boils and carbuncles. Burning pains all over body. Profuse urination, giddiness. Weakness & exhausation after urination. Excessive dryness of mouth with great thirst. Morose, fretful and disinclination to do any work.

      Potency-Q (mother tincture)