Bastardtoadflaxlike Swallowwort
Herba Cynanchi Thesioidis, Herba Cynanchi Australis
Di Shao Gua

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; cool

Part(s) used

Whole herb and fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear vacuity fire, boost qi, engender liquid, promote lactation.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Upflaming vacuity fire, throat pain, qi and yin vacuity, fatigued spirit and amnesia, vacuity vexation and thirst, dizziness and insomnia, postpartum vacuity weakness, scant breast milk.