Induces physical and mental relaxation. Acts as a diuretic, genitourinary antiseptic, and gastrointestinal tonic. Relieves muscle spasms and eases pain.  Helpful for anxiety and anxiety disorders, insomnia, stress related  disorders,  menopausal symptoms, and urinary tract infections. It has been shown to be  an analgesic and an anticonvulsive, and protects the nervous system.