Holarhena antidysenterica is a tree useful in Ayurveda medicine in a variety of ways. The different popular names of Coneru are Tellicherry bark, bitter oleander, connessi, kurchi, dysentery rose bay, kutaja, vatsaka, sacra sakhin and a dozen other names.
The bark and seeds of the tree are the main usable parts. They are used in the treatment of diarrhea, piles, and certain diseases that affect the skin.