Have effects on endocrine system and the liver among other organs. For bronchial problems such as catarrh, bronchitis, asthma, allergies, and coughs. Has a laxative effect and helps for adrenal gland problems. For chronic fatigue, fever, and hypoglycemia. For peptic ulceration, abdominal colic, gastritis and ulcers. It inhibits the growth of several DNA and RNA viruses and irreversibly inactivates herpes simplex virus particles.