The rhizome of vacha is very is very pungent and bitter in taste. It helps to promote memory, longevity and good voice. The medicinal properties of vacha are: thermogenic, aromatic, emetic, carminative, anthelmintic, laxative, stomachic, emmenagogue, expectorant, diuretic, anodyne, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, anti-convulsant, anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, sudorific, antipyretic, insecticidal, tranquilizing, nervine tonic, sedative, tonic and lekhanya.