Family - Saxifragaceae.
Found in the regions of Himalayas, between the altitudes ranging from 900 and 3000m. The rhizome is a well known Indian drug, mentioned by the name PASANADHEDA or Stonebreaker. It was believed to break the rock, in which it lived. It was used to dissolve gravel or stone in the bladder and act as a diuretic.
In higher doses it is cardio-toxic, shows anti-diuretic action, and has depressant action on the central nervous system.
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