Stimulant to the circulatory, digestive and lymphatic systems and used for rheumatism and skin disease, nervous headaches, varicose veins, congestion and as a convalescent tonic. Excellent for easing the discomfort of any sort of respiratory ailment, either inhaled, or as a chest rub.

Erect herb with yellowish, grey rhizome; leaves long lanceolate: Flopwers green in pendulose spike. Distributed through out Nepal to about 2500 m, cultivated. Having skin protective properties therefore functions as a skin conditioner. Good for normal and oily skin. have astringent activity and reduce the appearance of pore size. Antiseptic and antimcrobial; helps to reduce acne and skin inflammarion.

Lepchas community use this plant in all their religious purposes.