Therapeutic uses are as carminative, antipyretic, diaphoretic and diuretic agents. Underground bulbs comprise garlic-like cloves. Shallot bulbs contain a volatile oil, and are used as flavouring or seasoning agents. Therapeutic properties include the alleviation of stomach discomfort, and as an antihelmintic, antidiarrhoeal, expectorant, antitussive, diuretic and anti flu agents. Volatile oil content varies according to different varieties.
Therapeutic properties are as carminative, diaphoretic, expectorant, digestant and stomachic agents.
Turmeric's therapeutic properties manifest as a carminative, antiflatulence and stomachic.