Improves Physical Appearance and Increases Muscles Mass
The dried tuberous roots are alterative, antitussive, aphrodisiac, aromatic, bitter, carminative, demulcent, diuretic, rejuvenating, restorative, spermogenetic and tonic to all vital functions of the body, including liver, lungs, cardiovascular system, spleen and kidneys. Useful in gonorrhoea, dysuria, menorrhagia, leucorrhoea and menstrual derangements. The tuber forms an ingredient of several medicines intended to act as aphrodisiacs.
Its preparations are widely consumed in treating erectile dysfunction, low libido, low sperm count & low sperm motility. Ayurvedic texts immensely praise its competency of enhancing quality & capacity of semen. It is also effective in the treatment of hepatitis. It rejuvenates the liver & normalises its function. It has a long history in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoarthritis in traditional Chinese medicine.