Bitter stomachic (improves appetite & digestion) (ID: 2817) All Complaints for this Species Opthalmic Anti-septic Decoct root in distilled water, cool, filter & apply filtrate as eye drops. Mental Health Anti-depressant Decoct stems in water & drink x4 large tablespoons/day. Kidney & Urinary Tract Diuretic Decoct stems in water & drink 1 large cup x4/day. Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatory, Hepatic Decoct stems in water & drink x3 cups/day. Gastrointestinal Anti-haemorrhoidal Add pieces of root to hot bath & sit for 30-60 min/day. Gastrointestinal Stomachic Decoct stems in water & drink x1 cup before every meal. Dermatological Rubefacient Decoct stems in water & apply externally by massaging x 2/day.