Ayr rhizomes contain bitter substance ascarin, essential oil, tannins, resins, ascorbic acid and other biologically active compounds.
Irritating the taste receptors of the mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue, the infusion of the rhizomes of the aura reflexively increases the secretion of gastric juice, increases appetite and improves digestion.It has spasmolytic, anti-inflammatory, choleretic and diuretic effects.