There is no basis for the claim that the ten efficacies of bitter ginseng are clearing heat and drying dampness (removing heat and drying dampness), killing worms and diuretic. Bitter ginseng has the efficacy of clearing heat and drying dampness (removing heat and drying dampness), killing worms and diuretic, and is used for treating jaundice, dampness-heat leucorrhea, vulvar swelling, vulvar itchiness, itchy skin, ulceration and running water, scabies, diarrhea, burning in the anus, leucorrhoea which is yellow in color and stinks, blood in the stools, burning sensation in the urine, frequent urination, urination, urinary urgency, urination and pain and other illnesses. When treating skin diseases, bitter ginseng can be boiled in water and then washed externally, or taken internally with external washing to improve the efficacy. Bitter ginseng should not be used with quassia to avoid toxic side effects. Bitter ginseng is a traditional Chinese medicine, it is recommended to use it under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, unauthorized use may cause adverse consequences.