Chinese Taxillus Herb
Herba Taxilli, Taxilli Herba
Sang Ji Sheng

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; sweet; calm

Part(s) used

Stem and branch-leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To replenish the liver and the kidney, to strengthen the tendons and bones, to relieve rheumatic conditions, and to prevent abortion.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Angina pectoris, arrhythmia, hypertension, wind-damp impediment pain, aching in lumbus and knees, stomachache, scant breast milk, knocks and falls, toxin swelling of sores, frostbite.