Lowering of abnormal cholesterol. By its cortisone-like action it helps offset stresses. Widely used in sanitation plants to accelerate, by the action of its saponins, the breakdown of organic wastes. For some reason it helps some people to stop smoking. Used as a treatment for digestive and arthritic problems in dogs, horses, before humans.
Saponins have a cleansing action on anything - acting as a detergent, just like a soap.
It has a high content of calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, manganese and copper. No unpleasant or harmful side effects.