Alpine Gentian
Gentiana Algida
Gao Shan Long Dan

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Whole herb with root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To drain fire and resolve toxin, suppress cough, disinhibit damp.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Common cold with fever, lung heat cough, sore pharynx, red eyes, dribbling pain of urination, scrotal eczema.