Flowers, leaves and root are edible.
Leaves and young shoots can be cooked.
The juice of the roots is an effective antidote in cases of arsenic poisoning...
Traditional Chinese medicine uses it against asthma and acute bronchitis attacks. It is a hot spicy product that releases the cold biao wind. Its main property is that it allows to do the sweating.
The liqueur Anisette added to cold water on a hot summer's day makes a refreshing drink. Its flavor has similarities with some other spices, such as fennel and liquorice...