Both the roots and leaves manifest moderately diffuse and stimulating alterative effects within the circulatory system. These beneficially influence the glandular system, with marked healing to affected lymph and epidermal areas in scrofulous and skin diseases. It is an excellent remedy in kidney and bladder troubles and an effective remedy for poisonous bites and stings, since the poison of fresh stings is extracted rapidly (often within an hour's time). It is also the best healer of blood poisoning, reducing the swelling and completely healing a limb where dangerous poison had made amputation imminent. Finally, it is very useful for easing pain and healing problems in the lower intestinal tract. This valuable "weed" is quite commonly associated with the soils close to most habitations.