The rhizomes are considered to be anthelmintic and depurative. They are used to treat a range of conditions including colic, menstrual disorders, asthma and cough, obesity and rheumatism
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The rhizomes are considered to be anthelmintic and depurative[310
]. They are used to treat a range of conditions including colic, menstrual disorders, asthma and cough, obesity and rheumatism[310
, 1574
].
They are used externally to treat skin conditions such as scurvy and itchy skins[310
].
They have been suggested as an application for treating mental derangement[310
].
In Indonesia and Thailand, rhizomes are the chief ingredient of a decoction given to women after childbirth to accelerate the lochia[310
].
An ethyl alcohol extract of the rhizome has shown interesting oestrogenic properties. In addition, it has shown a growth-promoting effect on skin cells and also reduces cell death from oxidation. The plant has potential as an active ingredient in preparations for the treatment of skin-ageing in post-menopausal women[1574
].
