For externally contracted wind-cold, headache, dizziness, backache, stiff neck, wind-cold dampness and numbness, soreness and pain in bone and joints, spasms in extremities and tetanus. This herb dispels wind without drying up internally. It is considered a "moisturizing" herb among wind dispelling herbs.

For urinary difficulties, diarrhea, edema, a sensation of distention, phlegm retention, regurgitation, vomiting, palpitation, forgetfulness, epigastric fullness, irritability and alternating fever and cold.

For impotence, nocturnal emission, urinary enuresis, consumptive disease, kidney yang deficiency and frequent urination in the night.