Alligator Alternanthera Herb
Herba Alternantherae
Kong Xin Lian Zi Cao

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Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Part(s) used

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and toxic materials, promote diuresis. for heat-syndrome, intense heat-syndrome and dampness-heat syndrome. recently, for preventing and treating encephalitis b, epidemic ho\emorrhagic fever, viral hepatitis, eyedrops for epidemic conjunctivitis and viral keratitis, local application for herpes zoster. also for furuncle, snake bite, stranguria with turbid urine, etc.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

To clear heat and toxic materials, promote diuresis. for heat-syndrome, intense heat-syndrome and dampness-heat syndrome. recently, for preventing and treating encephalitis b, epidemic ho\emorrhagic fever, viral hepatitis, eyedrops for epidemic conjunctiv