This species is probably native to America, now naturalised in the tropics of the world.ghout the warmer, The whole plant of Bhumyamalaki is used to treat jaundice, chronic dysentery, dyspepsia, cough, indigestion, diabetes, urinary tract diseases, skin diseases, ulcer, sores and swelling.Jaundice:Paste of bhumyamalaki made with buttermilk is recommended in jaundice. (10-20 gms) (VD.10.4).Leucorrhoea Pradara:Root of bhumyamalaki taken with rice-water (10-20 gms)days checks bleeding (YT.74.9).