All - Grass of Japanese St. Johnswort
Herba Hyperici Japonici
Di Er Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

1.to deprive dampness and relieve jaundice. 2. to clear away heat and toxic material. 3. to promote blood circulation and relieve edema.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Damp-heat jaundice, diarrhea, dysentery, intestinal welling abscess, pulmonary welling abscess, swelling toxin of welling abscess and boil, nipple moth, mouth sore, red eyes with gall, poisonous snake bite, knocks and falls.