Dipsacus root is used orally in formulas as a tonic to treat a wide range of disorders, including sciatica, rheumatic disorders, traumatic injury and threatened abortion. It has been shown to have the following actions: inhibits and reverse osteoporosis, promotes healing of injured bones, relaxes the smooth muscle of the uterus, enhances the immune system, inhibits diplococcus pneumoniae, spares vitamin E, kills trichomonas, promotes uterine growth during pregnancy.