This section is from the "The Indian Household Medicine Guide" book, by J. I. Lighthall. Also available from Amazon: The Indian Household Medicine Guide
This is a very common plant, and useful in its place. It is good for colds and hoarseness. It acts on the skin, and therefore is a diaphoretic. It should be used in the form of a hot tea, in connection with the hot foot bath. Used in this manner it will be found very beneficial in colds.
 
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