The rhizomes are bitter, acrid, thermogenic carminative emollient, anodyne, anti-inflammatory, vulnerary, depurative, antiseptic, appetiser, stomachic, anthelmintic, laxative, diuretic, expectorant, haematinic, alterative, alexiteric, stimulant, febrifuge and tonic. It is useful in vitiated conditions of kapha and pitta, inflammations, ulcers, wounds, skin diseases, allergic conditions, anorexia, dyspepsia, constipation, cough, anaemia, dropsy, gonorrhea, amenorrhoea, jaundice and general debility.