Colored Mistletoe Herb, Coloured Mistletoe Herb
Visci Herba, Herba Visci
Hu Ji Sheng

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; calm

Part(s) used

Stem and branch-leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

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

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Hypertension, cerebral and cardiovascular diseases, wind-damp impediment pain, limp aching lumbus and knees, stirring fetus in pregnancy.