Blackend Swallowwort Root
Cynanchi Atrati Radix et Rhizoma, Radix et Rhizoma Cynanchi Atrati
Bai Wei

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; salty; cold

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove heat from blood, to relieve dysuria, and to counteract toxicity and cure sores.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

See tylophora ovata .