Amorphophallus paeoniifolius

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius
Family:Amorphophallus paeoniifolius; Carminative; Expectorant; Restorative; Stomachic; Tonic.
Common name:Elephant yam
The root is carminative restorative stomachic and tonic. It is dried and used in the treatment of piles and dysentery. The fresh root acts as an acrid stimulant and expectorant it is much used in India in the treatment of acute rheumatism. Some caution is advised.

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