Tonifies liver and kidney to strengthen sinews and bones respectively. Promotes circualtion of blood for bone fractures with swelling and pain. Also, for pain and swelling in the lower back adn arthritis this herb is useful with raw or fried in rice liquor. Stops Uterine bledding and calms the fetus. For uterine bleeding in pregnancy, this herb prevents miscarriage. Can be taken prior to getting pregnant for history of habitual miscarriage.