Beautiful-Flowered Saussurea
Herba Saussureae Pulchellae
Mei Hua Feng Mao Ju

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To dispel wind, clear heat, eliminate damp, relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Common cold with fever, rheumatic arthritis, damp-heat diarrhea.