-The plant acts as a bitter tonic, stimulant, nervine, and emmenagogue.
-It aids digestion by the bitter stimulation of digestive fluids and at the same time contains a volatile oil.
-It is used for anorexia, sluggish digestion, and colic. It is also one of the best stomach tonics, against dyspepsia, gastralgia, and liver insufficiencies. It has balsamic, expectorant, and antispasmodic properties (asthma, whooping cough). It has a slightly antipyretic action, antiseptic, and diuretic properties. In moderate doses, it increases appetite, accelerates blood circulation, stimulates secretions, contributes to weight loss, and aids fat digestion. It is particularly beneficial for anemic and overweight individuals, but should be avoided by those with high blood pressure. It is also used for diabetes.