It has an antitussive, anti-inflammatory and mucolytic properties, helps in reducing asthma and bronchitis, clears airways and dissolve thick mucus present in lungs. It acts as bronchodilator, helps to ease in breathing. It gives relief from spasm of involuntary muscle and vomiting. It removes toxins from the body. It is used to treat fever, rheumatism, dental problems, and increases appetite.