 The purple inflorescences have been used as a remedy for several respiratory inflammation conditions including bronchial asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, and whooping cough.Recommended uses in traditional medicine range from the treatment of respiratory diseases, jaundice, urinary system conditions, and kidney problems.Manuscripts dating back to the 1870s ascribe beneficial properties to "Gomphrena" roots, specifically for digestive and respiratory tract issues as well as the ability to act as a stimulant.