Bowley Sage
Radix Salviae Bowleyanae
Nan Dan Shen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; minor cold

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To quicken blood and transform stasis, regulate menstruation and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Chest impediment and angina, vexation, heart palpitation, pain in stomach duct and abdomen, menstrual disorder [=menoxenia], menstrual pain, menstrual block, postpartum stasis stagnation abdominal pain, flooding and spotting, liver spleen enlargement, arthralgia, mounting qi (hernia), swelling of sores.