Seeds, stems, and leaves are effective in lowering blood sugar, blood lipids. Leaves and stems are also effective for kidney function exhaustion and for high altitude disease.

• 胡芦巴种子及茎叶具有较好的降血糖、降血脂等作用，而叶茎部分对治疗肾功能衰竭和防治高山反应也有效。