It can be used to treat patients with spleen and stomach weakness, food stagnation and constipation. According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, it is not only edible as a vegetable, but also has the functions of activating blood circulation and regulating menstruation, dispelling phlegm and cough, eliminating swelling and detoxification, eliminating stagnation, and strengthening the spleen and inducing stagnation. In addition to being an important treatment for constipation, it can also be used to treat diabetes because the cellulose contained in it is a polysaccharide-like substance that does not produce heat, which can be particularly advantageous for diabetics. In addition, it contains many amino acids and proteins, which can be helpful for patients with nutritional deficiencies.