Shilapushpa

Shilapushpa (Latin name, Didymocarpus pedicellata) is a small herb found in the sub-tropical western Himalayas, between altitudes 2,500 - 5,500 ft. It has a reduced stem bearing 2-3 pairs of opposite, roundly ovate, glabrous, gland-punctate highly folded leaves. The dried leaves have a spicy odor. Shilapushpa is prescribed as medicine for kidney and bladder stones.