Description:
Rhizome is human palm shaped and soft
fleshy, seems similar to fingers of hand
divided into 3 to 5 (sometimes 6) lobes. Fresh
rhizome weighs about 2.5 gram in average,
and about 0.64 gram when air dried.
Uses:
The root is expectorant, astringent,
demulcent, and highly nutritious. Powdered
root is spread over wounds to control
bleeding. A decoction of the root is given in
case of stomach trouble.