the whole herb of hongguniang is used as medicine, which has the efficacy of clearing away heat and toxic materials, especially for tonsillitis, and the calyx is an antiasthmatic drug. The persistent calyx with swollen acid pulp can be used as medicine, which has the effects of cooling, resolving phlegm, relieving cough and diuresis. Whole grass has purgative effect and can cure gout, but it has the disadvantage of abortion, so pregnant women should not use it.
It can cure hemorrhoids by sticking red maiden leaves on sores.