- Removes Phlegm: Acts as an expectorant (கோழையகற்றும்) to help clear chest congestion and respiratory tract mucus when used in traditional preparations.
- Diuretic Properties: Known to promote urine flow (சிறுநீரைப் பெருக்கும்) and help manage urinary tract discomfort.
- Heals Wounds and Skin Issues: Used in traditional ointments to help treat persistent ulcers, sores, and inflammatory skin conditions (சீழ்ப்புண்).
- Relieves Pain: Helps reduce joint stiffness and symptoms associated with rheumatism or arthritis when infused into medicinal oils.
- Treats Bites: Traditionally applied in specific herbal combinations to soothe poisonous bites (விஷக்கடி).