Promotes sweating and thus beneficial in cases of fever and flu. Treats painful menstruation and hypertension, stimulates digestion. Used as a urinary antiseptic.
Used to treat chronic skin disorders, to stimulate liver bile, clear, toxins and reduce enlarged lymph nodes and respiratory infection. Regarded as a tonic and blood purifier. Good for constipation. Not to be taken internally if pregnant.
Prevents and reduces the duration of colds and flu. Useful for sinusitis. High in Vitamin C. Beneficial for sciatica, neuralgia and rheumatism. Laxative.