Achyranthis Asperae Herba
Achyranthis Asperae Herba
Dao Kou Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; sour; slightly cold

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Invigorate blood and dissolve stasisdisinhibit urine and free stranguryresolve the exterior and clear heat

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, traumatic injury; Rheumatic arthralgia; Gonorrhea edema; Wet tropical conditions; Exogenous fever; Dysentery; Malaria;