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.