Prodigiosa is used in traditional medicine to stimulate pancreas and liver secretions, increasing bile synthesis and evacuation of bile from the gallbladder. Prodigiosa is used to treat diarrhea, stomach pain, and gallbladder disease, and it is used to treat diabetes by controlling blood-sugar levels. Prodigiosa is used to treat headaches and fever. Prodigiosa has antianxiety properties and induces a vivid dream state.