All-Grass of Spanishneedles
Herba Bidentis
Gui Zhen Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; slightly cold

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

1. to clear the superficial heat. 2. to clear heat and toxic materials. 3. to clear dampness and heat from the gastrointestines.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Swelling pain in throat, dysentery, diarrhea, jaundice, intestinal welling abscess, swelling toxin of clove sore, snake or insect bites, wind-damp impediment pain, knocks and falls.