Crowfoot is a biennial herb with tuberous and paired roots common in the alpine Himalayas of
Sikkim, up to altitudes of 4,800 m.
The young root varies from shortly conical to long cylindrical, and the older root is often dry and cylindrical. The external surface of the root is somewhat smooth and light brown. The leaves are orbicular-cordate to reniform with a very wide shallow sinus. The flowers are seen in few-flowered panicles, greenish blue color.
The root is intensely bitter, used in combination with long-pepper for pain in the bowels, diarrhea, and vomiting.
It is also known as Prativisha and Bakhma.
