Sedative, relaxing
Combats stress and anxiety. It can act as a mild hypnotic in neurasthenic, hysterical, and hypochondriac patients.
Antispasmodic
Relieves headaches, colds, coughs, and runny noses. It helps with migraines and nervous vomiting.
Sudorific (promoting sweating)
Acts as a mild antipyretic.
Diuretic
Dissolves uric acid and is used for arthritis, rheumatism, and gout. It has good results against the uric acid of diabetics.
Other actions
It is useful against edema, cystitis, constipation, indigestion, splenic and hepatic obstruction. It is believed to contribute to the dissolution of kidney stones. Combats abdominal gas. Used for sciatica and lumbago.
External use
A decoction of it smoothes facial wrinkles and freckles. Rinsing hair with it tones and helps with its growth. A bath with the decoction helps with childhood cramps and fatigue.