Root
Seboregulating. Astringent. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritation. Antimicrobial. Purifying. Antiseptic. Antioxidant.
Central America
Anti-inflammatory. Diuretic. Diaphoretic. Depurative. Antirheumatic. Antiseptic. Wound healing. Antianemic.
It gives its name to a refreshing drink, obtained from its roots, that is similar to the Coca-Cola.