Clethra Loosestrife
Lysimachia Clethroides
Zhen Zhu Cai

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; acrid; neutral

Part(s) used

Root or herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To quicken blood and regulate menstruation, disinhibit water and disperse edema.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Menstrual disorder, vaginal discharge, child gan accumulation, edema, dysentery, throat pain, mammary welling abscess, knocks and falls.