Boil a few pieces of fresh or dried root in water for about ten minutes, then let steep off the heat before straining. This preparation, derived from folk uses, should be used with moderation and after professional advice. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Fresh leaves are lightly heated then crushed to form a poultice applied directly to the painful area. This traditional external use should be considered with caution in the absence of studies on possible skin reactions. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Dried and crushed leaves are infused for a few minutes in hot water, like an aromatic herbal tea. A healthcare professional can advise on appropriate frequency and quantity. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
This plant grows wild in humid forest areas of South and Southeast Asia; in France, it is rarely found, occasionally available from herbalists specializing in exotic plants or through private botanical collections.
Leaves are harvested preferably in the hot and humid season, while the root is traditionally dug up at the end of the growing cycle, as the dry season approaches.