Chinese Knotweed
Herba Polygoni Chinensis
Huo Tan Mu Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; bitter; cool

Part(s) used

Herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and disinhibit damp, cool blood and resolve toxin, calm liver and brighten eyes, soothe sinews and quicken blood.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Diarrhea, dysentery, swelling pain in throat, diphtheria, lung heat cough, pertussis, hepatitis, vaginal discharge, swollen welling abscess, otitis media, eczema, dizziness and tinnitus, corneal nephelium, knocks and falls.