Bunge Swallowwort Equivalent Plant: Cynanchum Auriculatum
Radix Cynanchi Auriculati, Radix Cynanchi Bungei
Bai Shou Wu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; neutral

Part(s) used

Tuberoid

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To supplement lung and boost kidney, strengthen sinews and bones, boost essence and blood, fortify spleen and disperse food, resolve toxin and cure sores.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Aching in lumbus and knees, impotence and emission, dizziness and tinnitus, palpitation and insomnia, inappetence, child gan sore, postpartum scant milk, swelling toxin of sore and welling abscess, poisonous snake bite.