Catchweed Bedstraw
Herba Galii Aparinis
Ba Xian Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; slightly bitter; minor cold

Part(s) used

Herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear damp heat, dissipate stasis, disperse swelling, resolve toxin.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Strangury-turbidity, hematuria, knocks and falls, intestinal welling abscess, swollen boil, otitis media.