It is primarily used as a good tonic for the lungs and is useful for diseases of the upper respiratory tract like the common cold, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinus infection (sinusitis), cough, sore throat, asthma, dyspnoea, tuberculosis, bronchitis etc. It is well-known to rid the body of mucus and diminish inflammation, and can help relieve coughing and wheezing as well. Moreover, it can be used to remedy hay fever and associated symptoms. Additionally, it is also beneficial in abdominal diseases including loss of desire to eat, irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis and haemorrhoids,  and even provides a significant remedy for hair fall, skin problems, hiccups, irregular fevers, heart diseases etc