Distribution
Strobilanthes callosus which is mostly peculiar to the hills of the Western Ghats (Sahyadris) in India can be seen growing wild around Mumbai, Tansa, Khandala, Bhimashankar, Malshej Ghat, Basgadh, Anjaneri, Dhodap, Salher-Mulher (Nashik region), Mulshi, Aurangabad (common on the Kannad and Ajanta ghats), Konkan etc. in the state of Maharashtra, parts of the state of Madhya Pradesh, parts of the state of Gujarat and in large areas of and North Kanara Ghats in the state of Karnataka among other places all along the Western Ghat hills on the west coast of India.
Medicinal uses
While the leaves of Strobilanthes callosus are poisonous, toxic and unfit for human consumption it is used as a traditional medicine herb by the local adivasi tribals and villager for the treatment of inflammatory disorders. Its leaves are crushed and the juice obtained is believed to be a sure cure for stomach ailments.
The plant has been the subject of scientific research which confirms its use in folk medicine as a valid anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial herbal drug with anti-rheumatic activity.
Related species include Strobilanthes cusia BREMEK (大青葉, Da Ching Yeh, タイセイヨウ), used in Chinese and Japanese herbal medicine, and Strobilanthes forrestii Diels (Wei Niu Xi), used in Chinese herbal medicine.
Other uses
Strobilanthes callosus has sturdy stems which along with its leaves is generally used by the local adivasi tribals and villagers as thatching material to build their huts.
Immediately after its mass flowering the Karvi honey collected by wild bee honey hunters is a popular local delicacy, it is much thicker and darker than other varieties.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strobilanthes_callosus
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