roots contain anacyclin, pellitorine, enetriyne alcohol, hydrocarolin, inulin, traces of volatile oil and seasamin. They also contain deca-, dodeca and tetradeca-trans-2, trans-4-dienamide, a new series of tyramine amides corresponding to the isobutylamides. The presence of polyacetyenic compounds is also reported in the plant

pains ,inflammation ,worm infestation ,weankenss in nerves and vessels ,impotence,erectile dysfunction ,premature ejaculation ,paralysis ,epilepsy arthritis especially rheumatoid arthritis ,mouth and teeth related problems ,throat related problems.