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.

其皮（中药名：金雀）民间主要用于治疗虚损劳热、咳嗽、血压、关节痛风、跌打损伤等。

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血,利湿带,健脾泻。