It is widely used as a sedative that combats anxiety, insomnia, and hyperactivity.

It has a beneficial effect against headaches, tachycardia, and hypertension.

Additionally, it is a good spasmolytic for nervous dyspepsia, stomach cramps, and menstrual spasms.

It is also considered useful for cases of arthritis, neuralgia, colitis, intestinal colic, rheumatic pains, cramps, migraines, insomnia, toothache, and nervous asthma.

It combats worms that infest the digestive system.