Adder’S Tongue
Herba Ophioglossi Vulgati
Ping Er Xiao Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and cool blood, resolve toxin and settle pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Lung heat cough, pulmonary welling abscess, tuberculosis with blood ejection, infant ardent fever, red eyes with gall, stomachache, swollen welling abscess and clove sores, painful swelling from knocks and falls.