Nutrients/Active Ingredients:   Calcium, vitamin A, inositol (vitamin B8), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), silicon, and phosphorous.   Can mimic  a estrogenic mechanism.
Uses by system and symptom: 
Cardiovascular: High blood pressure.  Detoxification for circulatory system.
Digestive/Gastrointestinal:  Colitis and indigestion. Used for bloating, constipation, and gastric ulcers. 
Skeletal:  Osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal pain.
Muscular:  Thought to help with muscle function.
Skin:  Has been used as an ointment for acne warts, and moles.
Respiratory:  Bronchitis, asthma, help loosen mucous, and as a syrup for coughs.
Urinary:  Has been used as a urinary detoxification.
Nervous: Used as a tonic and as a sedative. May help with nerve functioning and chronic nerve tension.
Male/Female Reproductive: Often used to for hot flashes, contracting uterus, balance hormones, and menopause.  
Common doses and preparation:   Dried root, tincture, extract, syrup, or decoction tea.  Tea recipes often call for 1/2 teaspoon powder.
Side Effects/Precautions/Interactions: Pregnancy, breast feeding, breast/uterine cancer, or any female uterine condition like fibroids, endometriosis.  Kidney transplant, liver disease, or Protein S Deficiency.
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only. We recommend speaking with a physician or health care professions, especially if you have medical conditions, are pregnant or lactating, on medications, or use with children and infants.