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
They are used externally to treat skin conditions such as scurvy and itchy skins
They have been suggested as an application for treating mental derangement
In Indonesia and Thailand, rhizomes are the chief ingredient of a decoction given to women after childbirth to accelerate the lochia
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
