All - Grass of Dahurian Patrinia
Herba Patriniae
Bai Jiang Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; pungent; cool

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

1. to eliminate heat and toxic material, relieve abscess and promote pus drainage. 2. to remove blood stasis and alleviate pain

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. two active components, patrinene and isopatrinene, possess sedative effect. 2. to promote regeneration of hepatic cells and portal circulation, protect hepatic cells from degernation and improve hepatic function.