"DESCRIPTION Kuchari is extracted from Hydacheium that grows to up to 3 feet tall. It has loose terminal flower spikes that have individual flowers that are yellow with reddish stamens. Its antibiotic properties have also increased interest in the medicinal properties of the species. USES It has in it carminative, tonic, stimulant, anti-inflammatory an anti-asthmatic properties. The essential oil is also used in perfumery industry."