Bogbean Root
Menyanthes Trifoliata
Shui Cai Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly bitter; neutral

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To moisten lung and suppress cough, suppress cough, lower blood pressure.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Cough, edema, wind-damp pain, hypertension.