The tubers are used to treat cough, dysuria, rheumatism, erysipelas and malarial fever parasites. The roots have been used in medicine as an emollient and coolant temperature as cataplasam for swelling and joints as lactogouge. The roots are used in medicine and is demulcent refrigent fever as poultice for swollen joints.

The decoration of the roots & tubers are excellent antidote to all poisons. A paste of the fresh tubers applied to the breasts acts as an effective galactagogue. The root is often used for developing high memory. This herb also harmonizes the liver, pancreas & spleen.