The dried root, cut into pieces, is gently boiled in water for about ten minutes, then strained. This preparation, derived from traditional uses in the Cerrado, should be prepared with the advice of a healthcare professional competent in herbal medicine. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The fresh root is pounded to obtain a paste, sometimes mixed with resin, then applied locally to the affected area. Medical advice remains recommended before any prolonged external use. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The dried root is macerated for several weeks in alcohol according to traditional South American herbal methods, then strained. This concentrated form requires prior consultation with a healthcare professional. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
This plant grows wild in the savannas of the Brazilian Cerrado and neighboring regions of South America; it is found more rarely in Europe, sometimes offered as dried root by a few herbalists specializing in South American plants.
The root is traditionally harvested in the dry season, when the plant concentrates its underground reserves.