dʰurup

This plant plays an important role in the Birhor community.

Medicinal values for: toothache, acidity, sprains, headaches

• Root: The root (rehet) paste is used for headache and applied on the forehead for relief.
• It also used to treat toothache (ɖaʈa hasu).
• The ash (toreʧ) of the roots (rehet) is also taken for relief from acidity problems in the stomach.
• Leaf: A leaf (sakam**)** paste is applied for rheumatism and sprains and gives good relief.