Latin name: Amorphophallus sylvatacus
Indian name: Suran
Habitat: Throughout India.
Useful in: It is very much useful in piles. It is an elixir medicine for piles. It is useful in vitiated conditions of haemorrhoids and constipation. Roots are useful in ophthalmia and boils.
Reference: Herbs of Ayurveda Vol I page number 90.