The effective components of Rabdosia rubescens, Rabdosia rubescens A and Rabdosia caudata A, have anti-cancer activity and significant inhibitory effect on human cervical cancer cells. Oxalis, Radix Clematidis and decoction can be used to treat acute icteric hepatitis. Decocting Herba Rabdosiae Cirrhosae, Herba Hyperici Japonici, Herba Artemisiae Scopariae, Herba Erigerontis, and Herba Plantaginis in water for the treatment of acute icteric cholecystitis. It can be used with incense burner and peony water to treat damp-heat diarrhea. As a blindly Chinese herbal medicine, it has no side effects, but it should be used with caution for those with cold nature and spleen and stomach deficiency.