Smilax glabra is sweet, light and flat, and it belongs to liver and stomach meridians. The tuberous root can be used medicinally.

The efficacy of Smilax glabra is detoxification, dehumidification and articulation.

Detoxification is used to treat the carbuncle of Myrica rubra.

Smilax glabra is an important drug for treating syphilis.

Dehumidification is used for leukorrhagia, eczema and itching.

Tongli joint is used for limb contracture, especially taking mercury.