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In Ayurveda, the seeds are used as a tonic
and for male virility. The pods are anthelmintic and the root powder a
laxative. The seed powder has been tried in Parkinson's disease with
positive results. The roots are tonic, stimulant, diuretic, purgative
and emmenagogue. They are used for diseases of the nervous system,
kidney troubles and dropsy. An ointment prepared from the roots is
applied for elephantiasis. The seeds are astringent and tonic; they
possess slight insecticidal activity. The leaves of the plant are
applied to ulcers |
