Its dried roots (Chinese name: Jinquegen) have been used in China as a folk medicine for the treatment of asthenia syndrome, vascular hypertension, leukorrhagia, bruises and contused wounds.

其根或根皮（中药名：金雀根）民间主要用于治疗热、咳嗽、血压、关、跌打伤等。

It is believed that Yinbai Functions to regulate menstruation and stanch blood,disinhibit dampness and stop leukorrhagia,nourish spleen and arrest diarrhea.

认为隐白穴的主要作用为调经止血,利湿止带,健脾止泻。