Rock ginger is effective in clearing heat and diuresis, dispersing stasis and swelling, and stopping bleeding. Clinically, rock ginger can be applied to treat urinary tract infections such as cystitis and urethritis, and also for traumatic injuries, including bruises, bleeding trauma, and skin diseases, like sores, furuncles, and carbuncles. Rock ginger can also be used to treat constipation, especially if you have not had a bowel movement for more than three days, a bowel movement is very painful, and the stool is particularly hard, you can also take a decoction of rock ginger orally. Not only can rock ginger be taken orally, but it can also be used externally, especially for skin diseases. Rock ginger can often be mixed with tiger scepter and other medicinal powders and taken with wine, and can be applied to bones or to fracture sites for rapid bone growth.