Increases the secretion of digestive juices, relieves flatulence and colic, occasionally used to treat intestinal worms. 
Good remedy for headaches and minor respiratory infections. 
Externally used to treat itchiness, inflamed skin disorders such as eczema, rheumatic conditions including gout. 
 
Do not take in pregnancy/ breastfeeding or if menstrual periods are heavy.       
Only taken in small amount