Chaksine is found to be antibacterial. It stimulates contraction of plain muscles like uterus, intestine, bladder and muscles in the blood vessels. Chaksine has ganglion blocking property. Used externally as a paste or collyrium in eye diseases like conjunctivitis, trachoma, Chronic dacryocystitis. Also used as paste for wound healing, skin diseases like Ringworm, and Used internally in the form of kashaya to stop internal bleeding.