All-Grass of Japanese Hop
Rhaponticum Carthamoides
Lu Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; neutral

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To boost qi and fortify spleen, quiet spirit.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Fatigue hypodynamia, inappetence, neurasthenia.