It is used in cases of mild depression because it provides relief, creates positive feelings, and improves sleep.

It acts as a diuretic, emmenagogue, healing agent, and hemostatic.

It may help with Parkinson's disease by reducing the degenerative symptoms that appear in the brain neurons and affect the central nervous system.

It also helps with the physical and psychological symptoms related to premenstrual syndrome.

• Caution is needed as it may affect the liver, causing light sensitivity.
• Caution is also required for those taking medications as it may affect enzyme metabolism.