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Family ► Compositae; Asteraceae. Habitat ► The Himalayas from Kashmir to Bhutan at altitudes of 2,400 m, extending to Khasi hills of Meghalaya. Folk ► Karui Buuti (Garhwal). Action ► Powdered roots—used for quick relief from acute stomach ache; diuretic.A related sp., A. latifolia Sch-Bip., is used as an adulterant to Podophyllum emodi.
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