It is particularly useful as a tonic or mild febrifuge. It is prescribed in a variety of forms and combinations in chronic fevers and anemia. It is also credited with bitter, hepatic, antiemetic, laxative, stomachic, anthelmintic and antidiarrhoeal properties. Unlike most other bitters, it does not constipate the bowels.

It also exhibits hypoglycemic activity. Research has shown Chiretta to protect the liver and promote secretion of bile. It also contains xanthones, which are reputedly effective against malaria and tuberculosis, and also