Black Falsehellebore Equivalent Plant: Veratrum Grandiflorum
Radix et Rhizoma Veratri Nigri., Radix et Rhizoma Veratri Schindler., Radix et Rhizoma Veratri Maackii., Radix et Rhizoma Veratri Dahurici., Radix et Rhizoma Veratri Grandiflori.
Li Lu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cold; pungent; bitter

Part(s) used

Root and rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To promote vomiting, dispel wind and transform phlegm, lower blood pressure, kill worms.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Wind stroke with congesting phlegm, epilepsy, malaria, scab and lichen, malign sore.