Chinese Thistle
Lactuca Tatarica
Ku Ao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; minor cold

Part(s) used

Herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, cool blood and quicken blood.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Vexation and oppression due to summerheat-heat, flooding and spotting, blood ejection from knocks and falls, hemorrhoids, clove sore.