Canereed Spiralflag
Rhizoma Costi Speciosi
Zhang Liu Tou

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; cold

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To move water and disperse swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Ascites, white turbidity, swollen welling abscess, malign sore.