The Epilobium in modern herbal medicine is considered to have:

• antibacterial
• anti-inflammatory
• antimicrobial
• antioxidant properties

Herbalists mainly use it for addressing issues related to benign prostatic hyperplasia, cystitis, and nephritis.

The Epilobium is believed to help due to its anti-inflammatory action:

• in urinary tract infections
• in bronchial infections
• in mucous colitis
• in irritable bowel syndrome

It is also believed to be beneficial for diarrhea and incontinence.