Chinese Cinquefoil, Asiatic Moonseed Rhizome
Rhizoma Menispermi, Menispermi Rhizoma
Bei Dou Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold; slightly toxic

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove toxic heat and relieve rheumatic pains.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treatment of sore throat, colitis, dysentery, rheumatic arthralgia.