This species is also used in some traditional medicine such as remedy for toothache, rheumatism (Takayama et al. 2001), diuretic (Takayama et al. 2002), anti-inflammatory and for decreasing glucose concentration or hypoglycemic effect (Peugvicha et al. 1998), ingredients for curing rheumatic and neuropathy, the roots extract are used to cure thyroid problems, in addition, the Taiwanese always use this plant to treat fever (Jong and Chau 1998).