Arrowroot(Homalomena aromatica)

The plant typically features glossy, heart-shaped leaves that can vary in color from deep green to reddish-brown. It produces a unique, pleasant fragrance, especially when the leaves are crushed or bruised, hence its specific epithet “aromatica.”The rhizomes, in particular, are often utilized in herbal remedies. They are believed to possess anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and analgesic properties, and are used to treat various ailments such as rheumatism, fever, and skin infections.