Chitrak root is beneficial in managing diabetes. It lowers blood glucose levels by enhancing insulin secretion due to its anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties. Chitrak also reduces blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and thereby, helps in weight loss.

It also finds its use in correcting chronic menstrual disorders, viral warts and chronic diseases of nervous system. Extract of various fraction of Chitrakmool have been identified as anticancer drugs. Rootbark is also considered useful in obesity.

Chitrak root is beneficial to treat the digestive tract disorders like indigestion. Chitrak roots can be used after drying and grinding to powdered form. Have this powder once or twice a day with lukewarm water to get rid of indigestion.