The plant has a history as a traditional herbal remedy, and a study of its diuretic effects on humans showed significant increases in urinary sodium, potassium, and chloride. Human and animal trials of indicate that E. bogotense has "high" efficacy as a diuretic. It is used in several modern herbal supplements.
The plant has a long-standing reputation as a traditional medicinal agent, and research on its diuretic effects in people revealed significant increases in urinary electrolyte levels. Clinical trials involving both human and animal subjects suggest that E. bogotense exhibits "high" efficacy as a diuretic. It is used in various contemporary herbal health supplements.