Action: Roots and twigs—bitter tonic; prescribed in rheumatism, pulmonary complaints, scurvy, diabetes; externally for ulcers and skin diseases. Wood—a decoction is administered after parturition and as a febrifuge. Wood, roots and fruits—poisonous.
The plant is credited with antiseptic and antitubercular properties.The roots contain beta-D-glucoside of beta-sitosterol, hentriacontane and meso-inositol.... rourea minor
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